Antenna Engineer

Actalent - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Antenna Engineer position at Actalent involves designing antennas for spacecraft communication systems and other applications. The role encompasses both design and systems engineering responsibilities, including specifying antenna requirements based on system performance and environmental constraints, as well as integrating antennas into electronic systems to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. The position also requires testing antenna performance using simulation tools, measurement equipment, and field testing, which may involve travel. Troubleshooting antenna issues and optimizing designs for performance and efficiency are also key aspects of this role, which requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including RF engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design antennas for spacecraft communication systems and other applications.
• Specify antenna requirements based on system performance and environmental constraints.
• Integrate antennas into electronic systems to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
• Test antenna performance using simulation tools, measurement equipment, and field testing.
• Troubleshoot antenna issues and optimize designs for performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers.

Requirements

• Expert level experience in antenna design and systems engineering.
• Proficiency in specifying antenna requirements for spacecraft applications.
• Experience with antenna integration and performance testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot antenna issues and optimize designs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with spacecraft applications.
• Familiarity with antenna performance metrics.