Antenna and RF Engineering Lead

Hexagon • Torrance, CA

348d • $122,600 - $196,100

About The Position

Our team is searching for a Senior Antenna and RF Engineering Lead to drive development activities for our vast portfolio of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Communications antennas. In this role you will have the opportunity influence a wide variety of product designs and oversee development from requirements generation all the way through production support. Come join our engineering team and lead the development of rugged, highly manufacturable antenna products for customers across many industries and around the world. The Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in two types of product development: 1) rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms, and 2) development of innovative antenna solutions that push the bounds of modern technology. Join our fast-paced and highly talented team designing and building high-performing antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant work experience. Level of position commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Advanced understanding of electrical design, with a focus in antenna and/or RF design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring engineers.
• A consistent track record of delivering successful products to market.
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic work environment with various concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Applicants must be US Persons per ITAR and EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing, testing, and/or operating products for the aerospace, defense, agriculture, and/or marine industries.
• Experience designing, testing, or integrating antenna products.
• Experience in working closely with sales teams, customers, product management and distilling meaningful use cases from conversations into internal requirements.
• Proactiveness, adaptability, open-mindedness and a willingness to do whatever is necessary to move business forward.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design of new antenna products with emphasis in navigation (GPS/GNSS) antennas such as patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas.
• Design antenna arrays using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beam steering and null steering applications.
• Develop communications antennas including multi-band patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas.
• Act as team lead for the RF and antenna engineers, ensuring products are innovative, practical, and customer-focused.
• Lead development efforts with a broad scale, long-term view, assessing options and implications in the best interest of our customers and our company.
• Assess feasibility of new business opportunities, develop & author technical proposal responses, and provide cost and schedule input to the Engineering Manager.
• Lead and assist in the planning, testing, and documentation of product performance against project requirements and industry standards.
• Anticipate, manage and mitigate technical risks on projects and in existing product portfolio.
• Champion cross-team / intra-team collaboration and continuous improvement in our product designs and engineering practices.
• Define the technology and product roadmaps for the antenna product line in collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Product Manager.
• Contribute to the antenna portfolio strategy by identifying technology trends, staying up to date with emerging research, and ensuring antenna designs are aligned to strategic objectives.
• Support sales, product management, quality and operations by addressing customer questions, completing feasibility studies, supporting customer calls, and troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain technical accountability for the electrical design of all antenna products.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Education assistance
• Funding for professional association memberships
• Mentoring programs
• Access to tools, resources and training for career navigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees