Antenna Design Engineer Job in Palo Alto 94303, California US


Job ID: 1486

Position Description:
To design spacecraft antennas to support new and existing spacecraft programs.

1. Design and analyze reflector antennas and array antennas to support spacecraft programs and proposal efforts using Ticra software (GRASP, POS)
2. Design horn antennas and feed networks.
3. Support technical design reviews and provides technical analysis
4. Support Near Field Range measurement activities
5. Develop antenna design and utility software (Fortran, C, matlab)

Position Requirements:
Good analytical background in EM theory. Proficiency in the use of computer-aided design tools.
Some spacecraft experience preferred.
Computer programming skills in Fortran, C or matlab.
5 years related work experience with BSEE, 3 years with MSEE.

About Space Systems/Loral (SS/L)
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) is the leading provider of geostationary commercial satellites, with experience building and integrating some of the world’s most powerful and complex satellites and spacecraft systems. The company has a long history of delivering reliable satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world.

Approximately 25 percent of the total U.S. Government leased commercial transponders are carried on SS/L-built satellites. SS/L works closely with satellite operators to provide spacecraft for a broad range of services including television and radio distribution, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and mobile communications. The SS/L 1300 spacecraft has been proven over decades of on-orbit operation and is a highly flexible, modular platform with the industry’s highest power capability.

The company’s reputation as a world leader is the result of its unparalleled commitment to mission assurance and its ability to provide advanced solutions that meet mission objectives based on space-proven heritage designs. Hundreds of millions of people depend on Space Systems/Loral built satellites every day. SS/L is an equal opportunity employer.

Space Systems/Loral has export control and security issues that require attention to the citizenship status of every individual who performs work on its behalf. All jobs at Space Systems/Loral require that the employee either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, an Asylee, or a Refugee.

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