Antenna Systems Design

MLS Technologies•Simpsonville, SC

About The Position

Growing technology company specializing in small antenna systems for commercial and government satellite communications. We are seeking an Antenna Design Engineer with expertise in designing antenna feeds, parabolic antennas, multi-reflector optics, active and passive array antennas, and high-power RF structures. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in antenna and RF system design, and a passion for these technologies with an ownership mentality. You will be responsible for the entire subsystem design lifecycles, from concept to final testing, fielding and support. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed design engineering skills with a strong detail-oriented technical background in design and testing of antenna systems, including electro-mechanical systems, the ability to coordinate and assume ownership of multiple projects, proven capabilities in creating robust product designs, a passion for continuous improvement in both process and product, and a high level of energy. This person must be versatile and will be expected to conceptualize new products from a communication system perspective as well as develop and direct new product design. This person is expected to provide a full range of engineering skills spanning systems, electrical, mechanical and industrial design disciplines in the development of these products. Design new reflector antennas Design new microwave waveguide feed components Design new printed circuit phased array antennas Design waveguide phased array antennas Phased array feed networks and active beam forming microwave PCB design Antenna control electronics for electronically or mechanically steered antennas Other SatCom terminal active RF electronics including frequency converters, mixers, and local oscillators Development of job proposals Design and ROM cost estimates

Requirements

Minimum ABET accredited Engineering graduate (BSEE). Master"s Degree preferred.
Minimum Ten years of Antenna Design preferably in Satellite Communications Industry
Demonstrated experience in managing development and production projects
Strong computer and analytical skills with proficiency in one or more of the following: HFSS, CST, TICRA GRASP, TICRA CHAMP, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ORCAD, Altium
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
must be US Citizen for Confidential work

Nice To Haves

Satellite antenna systems
Reflector antennas
Phased array antennas
Servo control systems
RF and microwave component design
Electrical circuit design
Product design
Machine design
Software development

Responsibilities

Be part of an integrated product team with a strong commitment to success.
Conceptualize and develop new products
Design and test of antenna systems, including reflector antennas, and solid-state array antennas
Develop antenna feeds for various antennas systems from S-band through V-band
Work closely with engineering and machine shop to prototype and test AvL feed designs
Develop beamforming architectures for electronically or mechanically steered antennas
Develop RF electronics such as frequency converters
Review and analyze customer specifications for compliance.
Analyze antenna system performance, including G/T, EIRP, linearity, phase-noise, pointing error, etc.
Develop job proposals, including design and ROM cost estimates.
Generate engineering BOMs, drawings, specifications, and diagrams.
Generate support materials for design reviews.
Liaise with customers, vendors and production as a subject matter expert.
Provide engineering guidance across Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial design disciplines.
Active engagement with operations and production to ensure delivery of compliant antennas
Testing of antenna systems, including creating test procedures, results analysis and reports.
Operations of near-field test range or contracted antenna testing
Coordinate and manage multiple projects, including schedule, cost, and performance objectives.