Antenna Systems Design
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Job Location:
Simpsonville, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***No 3rd parties***
Job Summary:
Growing technology company specializing in small antenna systems for commercial and government satellite communications. We are seeking an Antenna Design Engineer with expertise in designing antenna feeds parabolic antennas multi-reflector optics active and passive array antennas and high-power RF structures.
The ideal candidate will have strong skills in antenna and RF system design and a passion for these technologies with an ownership mentality. You will be responsible for the entire subsystem design lifecycles from concept to final testing fielding and support.
The ideal candidate will possess highly developed design engineering skills with a strong detail-oriented technical background in design and testing of antenna systems including electro-mechanical systems the ability to coordinate and assume ownership of multiple projects proven capabilities in creating robust product designs a passion for continuous improvement in both process and product and a high level of energy.
This person must be versatile and will be expected to conceptualize new products from a communication system perspective as well as develop and direct new product design. This person is expected to provide a full range of engineering skills spanning systems electrical mechanical and industrial design disciplines in the development of these products.
*Design new reflector antennas
*Design new microwave waveguide feed components
*Design new printed circuit phased array antennas
*Design waveguide phased array antennas
*Phased array feed networks and active beam forming microwave PCB design
*Antenna control electronics for electronically or mechanically steered antennas
*Other SatCom terminal active RF electronics including frequency converters mixers and
local oscillators
*Development of job proposals
*Design and ROM cost estimates
Key Responsibilities:
*Be part of an integrated product team with a strong commitment to success.
*Conceptualize and develop new products
*Design and test of antenna systems including reflector antennas and solid-state array antennas
*Develop antenna feeds for various antennas systems from S-band through V-band
*Work closely with engineering and machine shop to prototype and test AvL feed designs
*Develop beamforming architectures for electronically or mechanically steered antennas
*Develop RF electronics such as frequency converters
*Review and analyze customer specifications for compliance.
*Analyze antenna system performance including G/T EIRP linearity phase-noise pointing error etc.
*Develop job proposals including design and ROM cost estimates.
*Generate engineering BOMs drawings specifications and diagrams.
*Generate support materials for design reviews.
*Liaise with customers vendors and production as a subject matter expert.
*Provide engineering guidance across Systems Electrical Mechanical and Industrial design disciplines.
*Active engagement with operations and production to ensure delivery of compliant antennas
*Testing of antenna systems including creating test procedures results analysis and reports.
*Operations of near-field test range or contracted antenna testing
*Coordinate and manage multiple projects including schedule cost and performance objectives.
Qualifications (***must be US Citizen for Confidential work***)
*Minimum ABET accredited Engineering graduate (BSEE). Masters Degree preferred.
*Minimum Ten years of Antenna Design preferably in Satellite Communications Industry
*Demonstrated experience in managing development and production projects
*Strong computer and analytical skills with proficiency in one or more of the following: HFSS CST TICRA GRASP TICRA CHAMP MATLAB LabVIEW ORCAD Altium
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Technical Experience:
Satellite antenna systems
Reflector antennas
Phased array antennas
Servo control systems
RF and microwave component design
Electrical circuit design
Product design
Machine design
Software development
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
MLS Technologies, Inc. offers experienced embedded and instrumentation & control engineers for various industries. Our experienced team ensures efficient and reliable solutions for your automation needs.
