Antenna Design Engineer I
About The Position
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add an Antenna Design Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge RF hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for antenna designs from initial concept through requirements definition, topology selection, detailed design, analysis, optimization, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of CesiumAstro's products. The work will include many aspects of phased array communication systems, including RF front-ends, frequency converters and synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas. Daily tasks might include researching literature, full wave simulation of RF structures, antenna elements and antenna arrays. Additionally, you will perform analytical calculations of antenna and phased array performance, optimizing designs for performance and manufacturability, and provide detailed documentation of designs.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited university or institution.
- Prior relevant internship or research experience in antenna design, analysis, optimization, fabrication, and test.
- Familiarity with3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST or HFSS.
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electronics schematic and layout tools such as Altium.
- Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.
- Advanced coursework in communication systems.
- Advanced coursework in electromagnetics.
- EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.
Responsibilities
- antenna designs from initial concept through requirements definition, topology selection, detailed design, analysis, optimization, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support of CesiumAstro's products
- researching literature
- full wave simulation of RF structures, antenna elements and antenna arrays
- perform analytical calculations of antenna and phased array performance
- optimizing designs for performance and manufacturability
- provide detailed documentation of designs
Benefits
- company stock options
- generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
