Full Job Description
We are hiring Antenna Engineers to help design and bring to production the phased-array antennas at the heart of Farcast's next-generation satellite user terminals. You will work on challenging antenna and array problems across the full development cycle-from antenna element design and full-wave simulation to array-level performance analysis, hardware testing, and validation.
This is a highly hands-on role with direct ownership of real flight and production hardware. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of RF, electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to push the performance of large electronically steered arrays and turn innovative antenna concepts into products that can be manufactured and deployed at scale. We're looking for engineers who enjoy solving difficult RF problems, building and testing what they design, and seeing their work become part of a complete satellite communications system.
Responsibilities
3131Design antenna elements (e.g. patch, slot, and dipole) for use in antenna arrays31Optimize antenna performance for metrics such as bandwidth, gain, directivity, return loss, and axial ratio31Develop scripts to calculate various specifications of an array antenna radiation pattern, including directivity, beamwidth, and sidelobe levels31Perform efficient full-wave simulation of antenna elements and large array antennas using HFSS31Develop test plans and execute antenna testing using lab equipment such as VNA, signal generator, spectrum analyzers, Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR), and Far field testing
Required Experience
31313 years of hands-on experience in Antenna design and testing
Education
3131Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Antennas
What Makes You Stand Out
3131Hands-on experience with PCB layout and design review, particularly for RF and antenna structures. 31Working knowledge of Altium Designer, including the ability to navigate schematics and PCB layouts, review component placement and routing, and support hardware debug and design validation.
Base Salary
3131Final compensation package will include a competitive base salary, meaningful company stock options, and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits. The final package will be tailored to the candidate's experience, impact, and role scope.31Base Salary Range:
$150,000 - $190,000 a year
Offered Benefits
31 Meaningful company stock ownership31 Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown31 Parental leave designed by parents for parents31 401k with 5% company matching31 $13,600 in annual perks (wellness, commute, and meals)31 Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
In-Person Requirement
31 All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week
Export Control Requirement
31 To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
