Antenna Design Engineer

Antenna Design Engineer

Your mission is to accelerate the development of the novel antenna technologies that are at the core of our next-generation approach to LEO satellite communications. You will be responsible for research, simulation, design, optimization, testing, and calibration - leading to the rapid deployment of these technologies in an operational satellite constellation.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research, simulation, design, optimization, testing, and calibration of antenna technologies.
• Develop and implement novel antenna technologies for LEO satellite communications.
• Utilize electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO for antenna design.
• Analyze and interpret testing results in collaboration with the antenna team.

Must Have Skills

• Experience / research with one of the following: Frequency selective surfaces (FSSs), Meta-material / Meta-surfaces
• Experience with antenna design. Open to any antennas but preferably one of the following: Reflector array / reflectarray, Transmitter array / transmitarray, Electronically scanned antennas (ESAs)
• Experience with one or multiple of the following: RF design, Component characterization, PCB layout / PCB design
• Strong in simulation, ANSYS HFSS, but also open to CST
• Due to ITAR compliance requirements, must be a US Persons (Green Card or US Citizen)
• Masters or PhD

Additional Desired Skills

• Experience with system simulation tools like Python or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with range testing and ability to operate relevant test equipment.
• Experience designing antennas for PCB manufacturability.
• Broader experience of RF/microwave systems (particularly 10.7 GHz – 51.4 GHz).
• Experience with passive RF component characterization.
• Experience with near field antenna range testing.
• Experience with advanced beamforming methods.
• Experience using automation for RF design analysis.
• Experience with space-qualified systems.

Work Environment

Join a pioneering team in a fast-paced, innovative environment at our Long Beach, CA headquarters. Enjoy a collaborative culture with a focus on rapid deployment and low-cost global coverage. The office boasts an open format with occasional company events and catered lunches and always available snacks, coffee, and tea. The position has some flexibility for remote work, but is primarily on-site due to collaboration needs, especially during the testing phase.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $240000.00/yr. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, gym membership, occasional company events, occasional catered lunches, always office snacks/coffee/tea, etc.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.