Senior Antenna Systems Engineer

Overview

Job Summary AvL is a dynamic and 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 life cycles, from concept to final testing, fielding and support.

• 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.

• Minimum ABET accredited Engineering graduate (BSEE). Master’s 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