Senior Phased Array Antenna Engineer

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Phased Array Antenna Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division for our office in Gaithersburg, MD. This is an exciting position where the candidate will be involved in design and testing of state-of-the-art RF and antenna technology for next generation LEO/MEO/GEO satellite communication systems for fixed and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and derive antenna and RF sub-system requirements
• As member of antenna design team, conduct detailed design of low-cost radiating elements that work over wide bandwidths and wide scan angles in Ku and Ka bands
• Conduct extensive simulations of the design to predict performance in the field
• Actively work with mechanical and CAD teams and board manufacturers to get a protype built based on selected design
• Develop test plans and generate detailed test procedures for RF and phased array antenna subsystems.
• Conduct near field and far field measurements, collect results, analyze and present to internal teams and customers, when needed
• Analyze RF chain requirements for a user terminal based on phased arrays
• Interface with factory teams to provide antenna test fixture related inputs
• Interface with vendors and suppliers on the selection of test equipment for the antenna lab
  
  

Basic Requirements

• MSEE in electrical engineering with emphasis on antenna and RF/microwave engineering
• Solid understanding of advanced electromagnetics, antennas, polarizers and radomes
• 10 years of phased array design and testing experience in Ku and Ka bands
• 5 years of experience with test equipment like vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, noise figure meters, power meters etc.
• 5 years of experience making antenna pattern measurements including active element patterns, gain, G/T, beam-width, sidelobe levels, co and cross polarization levels, Axial Ratio, Return loss, Insertion Loss, coupling factors.
• 7 years of experience with simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS and MATLAB
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis on antenna and RF/microwave engineering
• Familiarity with a wide variety of RF printed circuit technologies including stripline, microstrip, CoPlanar Waveguide.
• Familiarity with high density PC Board interconnect methods including micro-via, blind and buried via, in RF and microwave environments.
• Familiarity with cavity resonance issues of enclosed antenna structures
• Knowledgeable about electronic beam forming, beam steering and array synthesis.
  
  

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $122,500.00 - $163,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
• Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.