03- RF Antenna Engineer Alexandria, VA / Stafford, VA
Position for a motivated, team player with frequent travel opportunities on a small antenna team located in Welcome, Maryland. Candidate is responsible to assist with the design, analysis and development of cutting-edge RF solutions for aerospace applications from HF to Ka band. Candidates must be US citizens and hold a US Government security clearance. Responsibilities:Conducting technical trade studies related to communications linksDefining communications system requirementsIdentifying critical technology elementsPerforming RF circuit analysis and designDeveloping communications subsystem integration and verification plans and procedures Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field or equivalent experience1-2 years of experience with aerospace RF and communications system design, analysis, integration, and evaluationExperience working with large aperture antennasExperience working with multi-discipline teams (hardware/firmware/software) to produce advanced RF solutions is a plus.Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers is requiredCandidates must have the ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, conduct major design reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR)Extensive/frequent travel required for this positionExperience with RF modeling and simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, Genesys) required