Engineer, Advanced Antenna Technologies

Job Description

Job Description

Engineer, Advanced Antenna Technologies

Job Description:

Intellectual curiosity, passion, vision, innovation, achievement, impact...

Those are a few words that describe the culture of Apothym Technologies, a newly formed technology company focused on developing technologies for wireless communications, both on the ground and out in space. Our mission is to create game-changing products in the areas of network function virtualization, transport digitization, and truly next generation antenna technologies… solutions that the US DoD and commercial industry trust us to deliver.

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Antenna Engineer who has an interest in innovative technologies to join our team. Apothym Technologies is a fast-growing team of talented engineers and creative thinkers who are passionate about our future.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with a cross-functional team of mechanical, electrical, RF and systems engineers in the goal of developing next generation antennas for satellite and terrestrial communications systems.
• Design antennas, beamformers, and filters for communications systems ranging from 1 to 30 GHz.
• With assistance from senior technical personnel, develop MATLAB and HFSS models of system components such as antennas, beamformers, and RF filters.
• Assist with development activities on new antenna architectures and designs.
• Design and implement test scripts for lab test equipment using MATLAB and/or Labview.
• Set up and measure antennas in indoor and outdoor antenna ranges.
• Provide engineering assistance to productization and manufacturing teams as well as service and repair teams.
• Write technical materials for both internal and external communications including program reviews, proposals, white papers, industry marketing literature, etc.

Job Requirements:

• BS/Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on microwaves and/or electromagnetics.
• Direct experience designing and measuring antennas is a requirement.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a research environment where there are many unknowns and undiscovered paths (ambiguity etc.).
• Proficiency in modeling using tools such as HFSS, CST, Sonnet, Microwave Office or other 3D antenna modeling software.
• Proficiency in writing scripts in MATLAB for processing and presenting simulated and measured antenna data for reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Possess hands-on experience building and testing antennas and radio systems.
• Familiarity with antenna range measurements, both near- and far-field.
• Be self-directed, and able to work on multiple efforts simultaneously in a creative and unstructured setting.
• Background in radar or radio systems involving antennas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Long and Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shopping discounts through LifeMart/ADP
• Voluntary Benefits through Aflac and LegalShield
• Tickets to Sporting Events (select offices)
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year)