Antenna Engineer

Overview

Antenna Engineer We are seeking a skilled Antenna Engineer to design, develop, simulate, and validate high-performance antenna systems for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and wireless communication applications.

This position offers a unique opportunity to see your innovative antenna ideas fielded into production-grade hardware on rapid timescales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antenna theory, RF engineering, electromagnetic simulation, and antenna measurement techniques. The Company:
Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world.  From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions.  Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nov Atel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization.  We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms.  Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.

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Location:

Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Torrance, California and follows an onsite working arrangment.

Responsibilities

As Antenna Engineer, you will:

Design, develop, and support antenna products with emphasis in the following areas:

Navigation (GPS/GNSS) antennas such as patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas

Antenna array design using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beam steering and null steering systems

Communications antennas including multi-band patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas

Evaluate antenna performance, including gain, efficiency, bandwidth, impedance matching, radiation patterns, and polarization.

Conduct measurements using vector network analyzers (VNAs) and anechoic chambers.

Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure antenna designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost-effective.

Provide technical guidance on antenna placement or integration, grounding, shielding, keep-out zones, and mechanical design constraints.

PerformoccasionalPCBlayoutanddesignmodificationstosupportantennaintegration,RFcircuitimplementation,andperformanceoptimization.

Analyze new business opportunities, develop & author technical proposal responses, and estimate project schedules and costs.

Improve product manufacturing through test automation and automated data analysis.

Lead and assist in the planning, testing, and documentation of product performance against industry requirements such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-228, DO-301, and DO-160.Lead root cause analysis investigations and champion corrective actions.

Qualifications

Must-Have:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; MSEE or PhD preferredA minimum of 2 years of related work experience.  Level of position commensurate with experience and expertise.

Experience with 3D EM simulation software (HFSS 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

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