Antenna Design Engineer

This range is provided by Array Labs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

Array Labs is launching a constellation of formation-flying radar satellites, enabling higher resolution, wider area imaging and instant 3D data capture which will power the first highly accurate, real-time, 3D model of the Earth.

Our next-generation sensing technology will directly enable breakthroughs in climate science, autonomy, defense, and disaster response.

We are seeking an Antenna Engineer to design, simulate, and validate advanced antenna systems for both on-orbit and ground-based platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for developing antennas critical to communications and radar systems across our space and terrestrial infrastructure.

You will collaborate closely with RF, mechanical, systems, and firmware engineers to create antennas that meet the performance, reliability, and packaging constraints of space-based missions. You’ll play a key role in bridging simulation and hardware, translating electromagnetic theory into high-performance, flight-ready systems.

Array Labs is launching a constellation of formation-flying radar satellites, enabling higher resolution, wider area imaging and instant 3D data capture which will power the first highly accurate, real-time, 3D model of the Earth.

Our next-generation sensing technology will directly enable breakthroughs in climate science, autonomy, defense, and disaster response.

We are seeking an Antenna Engineer to design, simulate, and validate advanced antenna systems for both on-orbit and ground-based platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for developing antennas critical to communications and radar systems across our space and terrestrial infrastructure.

You will collaborate closely with RF, mechanical, systems, and firmware engineers to create antennas that meet the performance, reliability, and packaging constraints of space-based missions. You’ll play a key role in bridging simulation and hardware, translating electromagnetic theory into high-performance, flight-ready systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and optimize antennas including patch antennas, microstrip arrays, and phase arrays
• Define antenna requirements and interface with spacecraft and payload subsystems to ensure integration feasibility
• Perform full EM simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, and ADS
• Prototype and test antenna systems in lab and field environments, including range and anechoic chamber testing
• Support bring-up, integration, and verification of antennas in both development and flight environments
• Collaborate with systems engineers to evaluate link budgets and overall system performance
• Develop manufacturing and test procedures in collaboration with production teams
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 3+ years of industry or research experience in antenna or RF systems engineering
• Experience with antenna design, simulation, and measurement tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF system design
• Proficiency in laboratory test equipment: vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
• US citizen or permanent resident (green card)
  

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience designing and deploying antennas for LEO satellites or aerospace applications
• Hands-on experience with phased array design and beamforming networks
• Familiarity with integration challenges including mechanical packaging, thermal constraints, and EMC/EMI
• Knowledge of RF materials and manufacturing constraints for space-based systems
• Experience with RF system calibration and over-the-air (OTA) testing
• Exposure to software-defined radios (SDRs) and digital beamforming techniques
  

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status
  
  

Interview Process

Candidates can expect 2–4 weeks of interviews including Zoom and on-site technical discussions.

Why you should joinArray Labs

We're solving one of the hardest sensing problems in the world—from space. Our team is mission-driven, highly technical, and deeply collaborative. If you're excited by building technology that can reshape how humanity understands our planet, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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