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RF Antenna Design Engineer - TCS, CA

Delta Telemetry Systems
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

General Overview

TCS is seeking an experienced and technically creative RF Antenna Design Engineer to lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of our telemetry antenna measurement systems.

The successful candidate will work with a team of fellow RF engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers and program management to design and develop a broadening scope of antenna system capabilities. This role involves hands-on hardware development while providing technical oversight and contributing to a technology roadmap and innovation.

This position is to be filled onsite in Chatsworth, CA.

Principle Duties

  • Design and develop RF components and assemblies for commercial & military antenna products.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, system engineers, and other cross-functional teams to analyze and improve antenna system RF performance.
  • Create electromagnetic simulation models of components (horns, reflectors, sub-reflectors, waveguide filters, PCB layout, etc.) using Ansys HFSS (or equivalent) to design and evaluate performance
  • Develop antenna hardware requirements for major subcontractors and component suppliers.
  • RF system design, link budgets, and interference analysis
  • Analyze simulation and test data to verify RF performance to requirements
  • Research and develop novel solutions for unique large-scale satellite tracking antenna systems
  • Perform technical writing which may include proposals, reports, test procedures, and specifications.

The successful candidate, as a minimum, should exhibit proven capabilities in the following :

  • Demonstrated experience of RF engineering concepts, methodologies, and applications.
  • Detailed design of passive circuit components (power splitters / combiners, antenna elements, impedance transformers, etc.).
  • Knowledge and experience utilizing industry-standard software tools such as Keysight ADS and Genesys, AWR microwave office, and Ansys HFSS.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and work well as a team member in a team consisting of different disciplines.
  • Qualifications

  • Knowledge of EM theory, transmission line theory, and passive and active RF circuit design.
  • Hands-on experience with antenna element design and fabrication
  • Expert in modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS and AWR microwave office
  • Strong experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customers in design reviews and technical interchange meetings
  • Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
  • BS or higher (MS or Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least 10 years of professional experience.
  • This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be "U.S. persons" within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

    Compensation

  • Salary Range : $140,000 - $175,000 annually (based on experience)
  • 100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (company funded)
  • MetLife Life Insurance : 1x salary to a maximum of $100,000 (company funded)
  • MetLife Short-Term Disability (company funded)
  • MetLife Long-Term Disability (company funded)
  • 11 Paid Holiday per year
  • 2 weeks' vacation per year (80 hours)
  • 5 days sick time per year (40 hours)
  • About TCS

    TCS designs and manufactures sophisticated Tracking Antenna systems for the telemetry, communications, and intelligence marketplace. They are a recognized world leader in these markets. TCS specializes in building and updating Tracking Antenna systems around the world. These antennas range in size from 16 inches to over 7 meters. TCS has demonstrated a commitment to reliability, precision, efficiency, integrity, and cutting-edge technology, and they provide outstanding customer support over the life of the system.

    TCS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.

    Salary : $140,000 - $175,000

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