Antenna Engineer

Overview

Antenna Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Antenna Engineer to design, develop, simulate, and validate high-performance antenna systems for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and wireless communication applications.This position offers a unique opportunity to see your innovative antenna ideas fielded into production-grade hardware on rapid timescales. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antenna theory, RF engineering, electromagnetic simulation, and antenna measurement techniques.

The Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world.  From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions.  Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization.  We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms.  Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Torrance, California and follows an onsite working arrangment. 

Responsibilities

As Antenna Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and support antenna products with emphasis in the following areas:
• Navigation (GPS/GNSS) antennas such as patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas
• Antenna array design using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beamsteering and nullsteering systems
• Communications antennas including multi-band patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas
• Evaluate antenna performance, including gain, efficiency, bandwidth, impedance matching, radiation patterns, and polarization.
• Conduct measurements using vector network analyzers (VNAs) and anechoic chambers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure antenna designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical guidance on antenna placement or integration, grounding, shielding, keep-out zones, and mechanical design constraints.
• Perform occasional PCB layout and design modifications to support antenna integration, RF circuit implementation, and performance optimization.
• Analyze new business opportunities, develop & author technical proposal responses, and estimate project schedules and costs.
• Improve product manufacturing through test automation and automated data analysis.
• Lead and assist in the planning, testing, and documentation of product performance against industry requirements such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-228, DO-301, and DO-160.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and champion corrective actions. 

Qualifications

Must-Have:                       

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; MSEE or PhD preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience.  Level of position commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Experience with 3D EM simulation software (HFSS preferred)
• Experience working with network analyzers and other RF test equipment
• Experience testing antenna radiation patterns
• Understanding of antenna design for production and real-world environments
• Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information. Employment is contingent upon Antcom’s ability to obtain such required authorization for the applicant.

Key Success Factors:

• Focus on customer needs and innovate to meet those needs
• Thrive in a fast paced environment where you fill a variety of roles
• Plan, organize, and execute your work to meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and sites

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience designing antennas for defense and/or aerospace applications
• Experience designing GPS/GNSS antennas
• Experience designing antennas with polarization requirements
• Experience designing blade antennas
• Knowledge of robustness standards (MIL-STD-810G, DO-160G)
• Knowledge of GNSS receiver performance, LNA integration, noise figure, multipath, and C/N₀ analysis.
• Experience leading engineering projects
• Familiarity with RF PCB layout, matching networks, filters, and front-end integration.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

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Compensation & Benefits 

Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division provides the following compensation range and a general description of other compensation and benefits.  This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.  The Company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range or offer other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.  Our benefits and bonus plans are reviewed annually and are subject to change at the company’s discretion.  

Hiring Salary Range: $104,600 - $167,300 per annum

Bonus Eligibility:  We offer a company profit share and individual incentive-based bonus programs. 

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and a generous 401(k) company match.  We also provide tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses.  

Professional Development: We provide education assistance, funding for professional association memberships, mentoring programs and access to tools, resources and training to navigate your career.