Antenna Engineer at SpinLaunch

Long Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s, or a Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
Good, intuitive understanding of electromagnetics and optics in microwave systems (refraction, diffraction, Huygen’s principle, etc.)
Experience in designing electronically scanned antennas
Experience in the design of patches, horns, or similar compact antennas
Expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO
Application of system simulation tools like Python or MATLAB
Familiarity with range testing and ability to operate relevant test equipment
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a team
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Responsibilities

Research, simulation, design, optimization, testing, and calibration of new antenna technologies
Deploying these technologies in a satellite constellation on a short timeline

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HFSSCSTFEKOPythonMATLABAntenna DesignElectronically Scanned AntennasPatch AntennasHorn AntennasElectromagneticsMicrowave CircuitsRange Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary for the Antenna Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this Antenna Engineer position?

Required skills include a good intuitive understanding of electromagnetics and optics in microwave systems, experience designing electronically scanned antennas and compact antennas like patches or horns, expertise in simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO, and excellent communication skills.

What is the company culture like at SpinLaunch?

SpinLaunch features a close-knit, collaborative team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have at least 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in engineering emphasizing electromagnetic theory or microwave circuits, hands-on antenna design experience, and proficiency in EM simulation tools; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to ITAR.