FTS has an opportunity for an Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA.
The Antenna Engineer will provide systems engineering technical assistance in the area of satellite antennas and front-end electronics.
Responsibilities- Perform satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test
- Perform analysis of antenna designs to evaluate antenna performance parameters such as gain, directivity, impedance, and coverage pattern
- Review a wide range of antenna and beamforming designs and assess ability to meet mission requirements
- Assist in identifying design changes to meet requirements when performance requirements are not met
- Review of both RF and environmental test data
- Participate in on-orbit test and calibration of satellites
- Perform basic RF link calculations and assist in resolving antenna manufacturing issues
Required Skills/Qualifications- TS/SCI with polygraph
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test
- Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation tools and RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers)
- Experience with satellite antenna design, manufacture and test
- Understanding of satellite on-orbit calibration methods
- Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, wave propagation, antenna array design, and RF circuits
- Experience with electromagnetic analysis tools
- Ability to perform independent analysis of antenna designs
Desired Skills/Qualifications- MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas
- Prior experience as a SETA or supporting program offices
