Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems
$129,000–$171,000 year
On-site · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$129,000–$171,000 yearMid LevelBachelors DegreeDefense TechnologyUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Defense Technology
Job Summary
Design, simulate, and test antennas for low observable unmanned air platforms; lead rapid IR&D antenna prototyping; decompose requirements via link-budget analysis to support RF system trades; integrate antenna systems onto unmanned platforms with internal or subcontractor teams; develop analysis tools and validation workflows for antenna predictions and perform antenna performance/RCS testing
Required Qualifications
- BS or higher degree in STEM
- 3+ years of R&D experience in RF and antennas
- Proficient in RF concepts (aperture antennas, impedance matching, smith chart)
- Proficient in antenna prototyping tools and techniques
- Experience with antenna modeling/prediction tools (CEM tools, HFSS, CST, SENTRi, ADS, FEKO)
- Proficient in MATLAB, C++, Python for RF analysis
- Proficient in antenna measurement techniques (anechoic chamber, near/far-field measurements, RCS)
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
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