Antenna Engineer

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Role Summary:

As a member of the engineering team, you will take a lead role in the development of next-generation defense technologies, including but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and advanced weapon systems. You’ll regularly interact with senior leadership to influence fundamental operation of our platforms while collaborating with electrical, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial conception to manufacturing. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of advanced antenna and feed systems in support of next generation products including phased arrays.

• Fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems and RF front ends.

• Contribute to development of software and testing.

• Provide phased array expertise to set specifications and debug problems.

• Perform design validation testing of prototype and production designs.

• Contribute to various aspects of the integration of the antennas into aircraft and other systems.

• Analyze in-the-field operational RF performance data of units and investigate methods to improve performance and debug issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in antenna design and development.

• Experience using a 3D EM simulation tool such as CST, HFSS, EMPro or Clarity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering with some research/thesis work on RF or antennas.

• Experience with basic RF concepts such as impedance matching, linear and aperture antennas, smith chart, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), microwave network analysis, RF filter design

• 1+ years of programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB

• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and tools such as anechoic/reverb chambers, near field EM measurements

• Familiarity with one of the mainstream RF circuit simulation tools: AWR, ADS, Genesys

• Familiarity with antenna prototyping tools and techniques

• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an innovative yet disciplined engineer with a deep understanding of RF/Antenna principles. Experience in the defense industry and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams are highly valued. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!