Antenna Engineer

FTS International, LLC • Chantilly, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is dedicated to providing the Federal Government with high-quality consultants and support, prioritizing mission success and minimizing corporate bureaucracy. They offer Subject Matter Experts (SME) who provide independent analysis and mission support services across various disciplines including Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security, and Linguistics, free from Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). FTS is seeking an Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to provide systems engineering technical assistance specifically in the domain of satellite antennas and front-end electronics.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test
• Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation tools and RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers)
• Experience with satellite antenna design, manufacture and test
• Understanding of satellite on-orbit calibration methods
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, wave propagation, antenna array design, and RF circuits
• Experience with electromagnetic analysis tools
• Ability to perform independent analysis of antenna designs

Nice To Haves

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas
• Prior experience as a SETA or supporting program offices

Responsibilities

• Perform satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test
• Perform analysis of antenna designs to evaluate antenna performance parameters such as gain, directivity, impedance, and coverage pattern
• Review a wide range of antenna and beamforming designs and assess ability to meet mission requirements
• Assist in identifying design changes to meet requirements when performance requirements are not met
• Review of both RF and environmental test data
• Participate in on-orbit test and calibration of satellites
• Perform basic RF link calculations and assist in resolving antenna manufacturing issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees