Your space-enabled career begins here

As an Antenna Engineer, you will be responsible for product design, development, and support. Responsibilities include designing new products from concept to full production for GPS, Satellite Communication, 5G, 4G LTE, and advanced phased array systems.

The position is onsite and based in Germantown, MD.

YOUR WORK AT MAXTENA WILL INCLUDE:

Design of new products from concept to full production for GPS, Satellite Communication, 5G, 4G LTE, and advanced phased array systems

Hardware prototype construction and testing

Provide manufacturing support and troubleshooting

Collaborate with layout and PCB engineers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and other technical teams

Liaison between the customer and internal teams

Setup/run/define automated testing for quality control and qualification testing

Perform feasibility studies by leveraging simulation tools

Provide product development status to senior leadership

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, MSEE or PhD preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience

Demonstrated experience in antenna design and testing with anechoic chambers and RF test equipment

Demonstrated experience in wireless communication principles including link budget analysis and propagation channel modeling

Demonstrated experience with complex matching networks, corporate feeds, filters (primarily SAW and ceramic), and duplexers

Demonstrated experience in fabrication, and prototyping abilities including soldering and assembly

Demonstrated experience with power amplifier input/output matching and optimization of ACP, P1dB, and spurs

Demonstrated experience with bench measurement equipment including signal generator, spectrum analyzer, and vector network analyzer

Demonstrated experience with antenna-specific measurement equipment including nearfield and farfield ranges, experience with Satimo equipment preferred

Demonstrated experience in antenna and RF simulation and familiarity with industry standard tools including Microwave Studio, ADS, MATLAB, and similar

Demonstrated experience with various aspects of PCB design including schematic capture, layout, and fabrication processes

Demonstrated experience with compliance and testing standards such as FCC, ETSI, and MIL standards

Proven ability to effectively synthesize and present results in technical proposals, design documentation, and customer presentations

Exceptionally detail-oriented

Excellent oral and written communication skills including concise presentation skills

PERKS OF WORKING AT MAXTENA:

Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch

A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace

Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab

Continuous career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

401K match

Flextime

Fun & games events

Coffee, sweets, & much more...

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.