What are the responsibilities and job description for the Antenna Design Engineer position at Cryptic Vector?
Description
At Cryptic Vector, we are dedicated to mission success. We take the time to understand our customers' needs, delivering products that perform when our nation needs them most. We understand that properly supporting the most unique missions of the United States government requires the nation’s best. Our focus is on creating a culture where the best and brightest want to grow, learn, and stay. If producing out-of-the-box solutions is your specialty, then you’ll feel right at home at Cryptic Vector. We are solving the country’s most unique problems in an environment where problem solvers and hard workers thrive. We've replaced corporate red tape with transparency and servant leadership. Honestly, it’s hard not to love this culture!
Cryptic Vector is seeking an experienced Antenna Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of antenna solutions. As an Antenna Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced antenna solutions to support critical government and military applications. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of antenna technology and delivering mission-critical solutions, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Perform Trade Studies to determine appropriate antenna concepts and architectures for unique customer missions and requirements
- Design, simulate, tune, and test various antennas
- Use computational electromagnetics software to design and optimize antennas
- Construct physical prototypes as needed to support test and validation of designs
- Bench tune antennas as needed to close gaps between simulation and test results
- Design antenna matching/loading circuitry to match antenna and system impedance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers and hardware designers to optimize design and development
- Support internal customer research and development programs by designing and simulating antennas, arrays, or RF components/systems
- Write custom test/control scripts (python/MATLAB) as needed to control test equipment and collect antenna measurements
- Analyze simulation and test data to verify that antenna designs meet performance goals and requirements
- Document design processes and test results
- Collaborate with mechanical and test engineers to document manufacturing and testing procedures for production
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline
- 5 years of hands-on experience in antenna design and development
- Expertise in antenna theory, electromagnetic simulation, and measurement techniques
- Proficient with laboratory equipment including Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers
- Proficient in using design software such as HFSS, CST, or equivalent EM tools
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex engineering challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to present technical information effectively
- Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance
- Willing to work onsite at our Liberty Township office
This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions, therefore this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.
Cryptic Vector is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
