Antenna Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

Your Mission on the Team:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's, or a Master's degree in an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
• Good, intuitive understanding of electromagnetics and optics in microwave systems (refraction, diffraction, Huygen's principle, etc.)
• Experience in designing electronically scanned antennas
• Experience in the design of patches, horns, or similar compact antennas
• Expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO
• Application of system simulation tools like Python or MATLAB
• Familiarity with range testing and ability to operate relevant test equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing reflectarray or transmitarray antennas
• 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 to conduct exploratory RF design analysis
• Experience with space-qualified systems