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Senior Antenna Engineer

Intellian Technology

Intellian Technology

Other Engineering
United States
Posted on Nov 27, 2024

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

Architect antenna and RF systems for Ku- and Ka-band SatCom terminal products

  • Design various types of Ku- and Ka-band antenna apertures for SatCom terminal applications
  • Utilize simulation software and physical models to conduct antenna analyses for design optimizations and trade-offs
  • Generate design documents and packages to support contract manufacturers for prototype fabrication
  • Draft test plans of RF and antenna modules for design verification test (DVT) campaigns
  • Setup and manage RF lab facilities to conduct various RF and antenna tests and characterization
  • Design RF and antenna test setup and implement testing fixtures
  • Write and manage script languages to automate testing processes
  • Generate antenna and RF test reports
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams to review the antenna system design
  • Support production build-up for the manufacturing partners for prototypes and volume ramp-up.
  • Provide engineering analysis and system specifications for ESA that incorporate radiating elements & beamforming chips, polarizer & randome
  • Calculate/estimate the AESA design features & performance parameters including the type of radiators, number of elements, beam scan range, G/T & EIRP based on customer requirements
  • Design, optimize & develop AESA antennas & related components such as polarizers & radomes using computer simulation followed by prototyping & measurements
  • Provide engineering analysis and system specifications for ESA that incorporate radiating elements & beamforming MMIC chips, polarizer, radome & controller