Senior Antenna Engineer

Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). Echodyne is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to join our fast-growing team. RESPONSIBILITIES Design, analyze, and evaluate complete MESA antenna systems, combining a range of tools including full-wave solvers (HFSS), MATLAB models, analytical models, and experimental data. Take ownership of complete MESA design cycles from concept through design fabrication and testing. Perform theory-analytic studies of MESA and its architectures, and use insights gained from previous work and relevant literature to identify paths to improve performance and manufacturability. Integrate with Manufacturing to understand manufacturability requirements, and support transition of research MESA concept prototypes through design for manufacture. REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Extensive experience in designing, fabricating, and testing electronically-scanned antenna arrays at frequencies over 10 GHz. This should include understanding theory of operation, manufacturing options and challenges, and typical utilization scenarios. Solid background in electromagnetics and antenna theory, with ability to derive models of new and existing structures from first principles. Familiarity with conventional antenna measurement techniques, in both the near- and far-field. Ability to work logically and efficiently in a fast-moving technical environment with tight milestone schedules. DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE  (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)   Strong scientific coding skills, including familiarity with MATLAB. Experience designing multi-layer printed circuit boards for microwave antennas. Eligibility to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR). QUALIFICATIONS PhD in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or Physics, with 4+ years designing electronically-scanned antennas. BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or Physics, with 10+ years designing electronically-scanned antennas. Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. WHAT WE OFFER The salary range for this position is $122,430 - $173,690 per year.  Our comprehensive benefits package currently includes: · Incentive stock options · Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members · Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays · Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance · 401k Plan   Echodyne is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.