Reflector​/Feed Antenna Engineer - TeraWave

Application close date: 07/7/2026

Location:

United States, Washington, Seattle

• Reflector Architecture – Lead design and trade studies for high‑gain reflector systems (Cassegrain, Gregorian, Offset‑fed) meeting strict gain, beamwidth, and sidelobe requirements at E‑band.
• Feed System Development – Own the mmWave feed chain, including corrugated horns, OMTs, and diplexers supporting dual‑circular polarization for 71‑76 GHz (downlink) and 81‑86 GHz (uplink).
• EM Simulation – Model large‑aperture performance using PO/GTD tools (GRASP/TICRA) and full‑wave solvers (HFSS/CST), optimizing spillover, illumination, and aperture efficiency.
• Tolerance & Sensitivity – Perform mechanical and thermal sensitivity analyses on surface RMS error, feed alignment, vertex offsets, and structural deformation.
• Cross‑Functional Integration – Work with Mechanical and Thermal teams to select low‑CTE materials and manufacturing processes that preserve RF performance in space environments.
• Test & Verification – Define test plans and lead anechoic‑chamber characterization of flight hardware, focusing on axial ratio, isolation, and high‑frequency gain patterns.
• Vendor & Build Management – Interface with specialized E‑band fabrication vendors, ensuring manufacturability and guiding hardware from EM concept to flight‑ready configuration.

• Education – B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years RF antenna experience, or M.S./Ph.D. with 3+ years.
• Electromagnetics – Deep understanding of EM theory applied to reflector geometries and aperture efficiency optimization.
• Design Leadership – Demonstrated ownership of a reflector or complex feed‑system program from concept through hardware delivery.
• Simulation Tools – Proficiency with PO/GTD tools (TICRA/GRASP) and 3D full‑wave solvers (HFSS, CST).
• Feed Chain Expertise – Experience designing dual‑CP feed systems with strong axial‑ratio and isolation performance.
• mmWave Testing – Familiarity with 70+ GHz measurement techniques, including far‑field/near‑field testing and waveguide‑band VNA calibration.

• Advanced Degree – Ph.D. in EE with focus on mmWave EM, antennas, or quasi‑optics.
• EBand Flight Heritage – Experience designing hardware for 71‑76 / 81‑86 GHz space systems, including thermal‑stability considerations.
• Component‑Level Specialization – Expertise with OMTs, septum polarize rs, corrugated horns, and high‑rejection diplexers.
• Tolerance & POGO Analysis – Demonstrated ability to analyze reflector surface RMS and feed alignment sensitivities.
• Advanced Manufacturing – Experience with CNC micromilling, diffusion bonding, or additive manufacturing for E‑band components.
• Material Science – Knowledge of low‑CTE materials (Invar, graphite‑cyanate ester) and their RF behavior across extreme thermal gradients.

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 (4) 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 and other rewards based on company discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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