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Senior RF Antenna Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2025

💰 $200,000/yr($140,000/yr – $200,000/yr)

About the role

Senior RF Antenna Engineer Who We Are Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com What We Need Kymeta is looking for a Senior RF Antenna Engineer who will use metamaterial technology to provide next generation satellite communications services using flat, thinner, lighter, and more efficient and less expensive solutions compared to traditional satellite antenna technologies. As a member of Kymeta’s research and antenna design team, a successful candidate will apply skills and experience in development of state of the art electronically scanned antennas. The candidate will accept ownership of assigned projects and apply initiative in developing solutions from conception through hardware qualification. The candidate will champion ideas in a multifunctional work environment, participate in development of design verification prototypes and collaborate with software, system and mechanical engineers. We are seeking creative, flexible individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and development of electronic beam steering antenna concepts

Analytical and full-wave analysis of antenna and waveguide components

Prototype and hardware development in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers for small scale proof of concept and full-scale antenna prototypes

Collaborate with test engineers to conduct comprehensive farfield and nearfield measurements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience with design and hardware implementation of array antennas and passive microwave devices (e.g., hybrids, combiners, waveguides) in Ku and Ka bands

Experience with electronically scanned antennas is a significant plus

Solid background in RF measurement techniques including both near field and far field antenna measurements

Experienced in using ANSYS HFSS for fullwave analysis

Experienced in scientific and numerical programming languages such as Python and Matlab

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineers in a cross-functional team

EDUCATION

Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Applied Physics, or similar degree field with 3+ years of industry experience

Alternatively, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Applied Physics, or similar degree field with 5+ years of industry experience

COMPENSATION Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $140k - $200k. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, cert