Senior RF Antenna Engineer

About the position

Kymeta is looking for a Senior RF Antenna Engineer who will use metamaterial technology to provide next generation satellite communications services using flat, thinner, lighter, and more efficient and less expensive solutions compared to traditional satellite antenna technologies. As a member of Kymeta's research and antenna design team, a successful candidate will apply skills and experience in development of state of the art electronically scanned antennas. The candidate will accept ownership of assigned projects and apply initiative in developing solutions from conception through hardware qualification. The candidate will champion ideas in a multifunctional work environment, participate in development of design verification prototypes and collaborate with software, system and mechanical engineers. We are seeking creative, flexible individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of electronic beam steering antenna concepts
• Analytical and full-wave analysis of antenna and waveguide components
• Prototype and hardware development in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers for small scale proof of concept and full-scale antenna prototypes
• Collaborate with test engineers to conduct comprehensive farfield and nearfield measurements

Requirements

• Experience with design and hardware implementation of array antennas and passive microwave devices (e.g., hybrids, combiners, waveguides) in Ku and Ka bands
• Solid background in RF measurement techniques including both near field and far field antenna measurements
• Experienced in using ANSYS HFSS for fullwave analysis
• Experienced in scientific and numerical programming languages such as Python and Matlab
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineers in a cross-functional team

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electronically scanned antennas is a significant plus

Benefits

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year for exempt employees; 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year for nonexempt employees