Principal Phased Array Antenna Engineer - TeraWave

Responsibilities

• Own significant components of the end‑to‑end design of advanced phased array antennas, from radiating element to the full array, for microwave and millimeter‑wave applications (X, Ku, Ka‑bands).
• Define system‑level RF architectures, including leading trades between analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming approaches to meet platform constraints (SWaP, thermal, etc.).
• Guide and perform critical electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools like HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize array performance, scan volume, and impedance matching.
• Collaborate closely with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system design.
• Oversee the entire hardware lifecycle, guiding the fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal‑vac, vibration, radiation) of antenna systems.
• Mentor other engineers and drive technical excellence through rigorous design reviews and data analysis.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in RF antenna design or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna design.
• Deep expertise in electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly for phased arrays.
• Proven experience leading the design of an antenna or phased array system.
• Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., HFSS, CST).
• Understanding of the trade‑offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid).
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electromagnetics or Antennas.
• Track record of taking a complex antenna system from initial concept through to production and successful deployment, ideally for space applications.
• Experience designing and developing high‑frequency phased arrays at mm‑Wave (e.g., Ka, V, E‑band).
• Experience with the design and development of associated hardware, such as feed networks, polarize rs, or wave guides.
• Familiarity with RFIC/MMIC technologies and T/R module design considerations.
• Knowledge of array calibration techniques and algorithms.
• Patents or publications in the field of antenna or phased array design.

Compensation Range for: CA applicants: $ - $. WA applicants: $ - $. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses based on company intent.

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