RF and Antenna Engineer - Eng Specialist​/Sr Eng Specialist

The Digital Electronics and Electromagnetic Department, a core part of the Communication Systems and Agile Processing sub-division, excels in managing the full communications chain—from RF signals to digital bits. Our expertise encompasses everything from modeling and simulation to RF chain analysis/design and software-defined radio systems. We leverage this deep knowledge to develop satellite payloads, advanced signal collection methods, new modulation schemes, testbed environments, and innovative approaches to antenna design, characterization, and measurement.

We are looking for an RF and Antenna Engineer to join our team and support critical programs that are vital to the success of today’s and tomorrow’s space architectures. This position offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading technical experts while providing strategic guidance to both the United States Space Force and the Intelligence Community as they shape the future of the rapidly evolving space sector.
****** What You’ll Be Doing
****** Lead cross-organizational teams, organize interfaces with customer and/or Aerospace program offices. May bring in tasks and projects beyond personal activities from internal and external sources.

* Minimum Requirements:

* Minimum of eight years of relevant experience

Familiarity with wireless communication links, including link budget analysis, modulation techniques, and frequency allocations

Practical skills in the use of standard measurement equipment like Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, and power meters

Strong technical writing skills for preparing documentation, design reports, and presenting findings to cross-functional teams

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.  
* In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for
* Minimum of twelve years of experience in roles with progressively increasing responsibility

Experience architecting, planning, and leading complex RF and antenna projects including mentoring of junior staff

Able to translate, tailor, and present (written and orally) complex technical concepts to stakeholders of varying knowledge levels, including non-specialists

Experience in the modeling, design, fabrication, and test of various antenna types (e.g., horn, patch, phased array)

Experience with electromagnetic and RF simulation software tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, GRASP, Keysight ADS, Microwave Office, or similar tools

Previous experience in the use of anechoic chambers for RF and antenna measurements
* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
* 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
* Flexible spending accounts
* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
* Relocation assistance
* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
* Education assistance programs
* An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
*** Right Place
*** The Aerospace Corporation has over 26  nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.
*** Right Path
*** Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .
*** Right Purpose
*** We can all serve a  much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Return to the .Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance.  U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.
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