Antenna Engineer

Hexagon•Torrance, CA

1d•$104,600 - $167,300•Onsite

About The Position

Antcom is seeking an Antenna Engineer to design, develop, simulate, validate, and support high-performance antenna systems for GNSS and wireless communication applications. The role offers the opportunity to develop antenna concepts and bring them into production-grade hardware on rapid timescales. Antcom is a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, serving industries including aerospace, defense, surveying, and agriculture. The position is based onsite in Torrance, California. The engineer will work on navigation antennas, antenna arrays for beamsteering and nullsteering, and communications antennas. The role includes evaluating antenna performance, conducting RF measurements, supporting integration and manufacturing, and helping ensure products meet relevant industry requirements. It also involves technical proposal development, project estimating, manufacturing improvements through test automation, and leading root-cause investigations and corrective actions. Applicants for select positions requiring access to ITAR- or EAR-controlled information must be U.S. persons or otherwise eligible to obtain the required U.S. Government authorization. Employment is contingent on Antcom’s ability to obtain any required authorization. The posted hiring salary range is $104,600–$167,300 per annum. The position is eligible for company profit sharing and individual incentive-based bonuses. Hexagon offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) company match, tax-savings plans, and professional development support.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
At least 2 years of related work experience; position level is commensurate with experience and expertise.
Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation software; HFSS is preferred.
Experience working with network analyzers and other RF test equipment.
Experience testing antenna radiation patterns.
Understanding of antenna design for production and real-world environments.
For select positions requiring access to ITAR- or EAR-controlled information, must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. Government authorization.

Nice To Haves

MSEE or PhD.
Experience designing antennas for defense and/or aerospace applications.
Experience designing GPS/GNSS antennas.
Experience designing antennas with polarization requirements.
Experience designing blade antennas.
Knowledge of robustness standards such as MIL-STD-810G and DO-160G.
Knowledge of GNSS receiver performance, LNA integration, noise figure, multipath, and C/N₀ analysis.
Experience leading engineering projects.
Familiarity with RF PCB layout, matching networks, filters, and front-end integration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support navigation antennas, including GPS/GNSS patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas.
Design antenna arrays using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beamsteering and nullsteering systems.
Design communications antennas, including multiband patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas.
Evaluate antenna gain, efficiency, bandwidth, impedance matching, radiation patterns, and polarization.
Conduct antenna measurements using vector network analyzers and anechoic chambers.
Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost-effective.
Provide technical guidance on antenna placement and integration, grounding, shielding, keep-out zones, and mechanical design constraints.
Perform occasional PCB layout and design modifications supporting antenna integration, RF circuit implementation, and performance optimization.
Analyze new business opportunities, author technical proposal responses, and estimate project schedules and costs.
Improve product manufacturing through test automation and automated data analysis.
Lead and assist with planning, testing, and documenting product performance against applicable industry requirements, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-228, DO-301, and DO-160.
Lead root-cause analysis investigations and champion corrective actions.