Antenna Engineer for Fastwater Staffing
HIKINEX - Long Beach, CA
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Your Mission on the Team:Your mission is to accelerate the development of the novel antenna technologies at the core of Meridian Space's next-generation approach to LEO satellite communications. You will be responsible for research, simulation, design, optimization, testing, and calibration - leading to the rapid deployment these technologies in an operational satellite constellation.Basic Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's, or a Master's degree in an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuitsGood, intuitive understanding of electromagnetics and optics in microwave systems (refraction, diffraction, Huygen's principle, etc.)Experience in designing electronically scanned antennasExperience in the design of patches, horns, or similar compact antennasExpertise in electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKOApplication of system simulation tools like Python or MATLABFamiliarity with range testing and ability to operate relevant test equipmentExcellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a team Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing reflectarray or transmitarray antennasExperience designing antennas for PCB manufacturabilityBroader experience of RF/microwave systems (particularly 10.7 GHz – 51.4 GHz)Experience with passive RF component characterizationExperience with near field antenna range testingExperience with advanced beamforming methodsExperience using automation to conduct exploratory RF design analysisExperience with space-qualified systems
Created: 2026-03-04