REMOTE: Antenna Engineer/RF Engineer

Actalent - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - 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, integrating antennas into electronic systems, and testing antenna performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful antenna integration, and troubleshooting and optimizing designs for performance and efficiency are key aspects of the job.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in Radio Frequency (RF) engineering.
• Proficiency in antenna design, testing, and integration.
• Aerospace experience, ideally with satellites.