Senior Antenna Engineer
Inversion Space
· Playa Vista, California, United States
· Jul 13, 2026
Advanced Reentry Technologies
Responsibilities:
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This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in antenna design and electromagnetic analysis, and with strong judgment in translating system-level communication and vehicle constraints into robust antenna solutions. You will help develop critical hardware and systems for cutting-edge maneuverable reentry vehicles - advancing one of the most capable reentry vehicle platforms ever developed.
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Lead antenna design, simulation, and placement activities for flight and ground communication systems.
Requirements:
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Develop antenna concepts and trade studies across gain, bandwidth, efficiency, polarization, impedance matching, size, placement, and environmental constraints.
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Model and predict antenna and vehicle-level RF performance using EM simulation tools and installed-performance analysis methods.
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Plan and execute antenna prototyping, tuning, and validation activities for component-level and integrated system testing.
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Perform antenna measurements including impedance, return loss, radiation pattern, gain, efficiency, and polarization using anechoic chamber, near-field, and far-field test methods.
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Support integration of antennas with RF front-end hardware, vehicle structures, radomes, thermal systems, and other avionics subsystems.
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Evaluate installation effects and recommend mitigation strategies for performance degradation due to vehicle geometry, nearby structures, radomes, thermal protection systems, or other environmental constraints.
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Partner closely with RF, electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure successful antenna implementation.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with RF/EM focus.
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5+ years of professional experience in antenna design, EM simulation, and antenna integration.
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Strong R&D experience in RF and antenna systems.
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Deep knowledge of aperture antennas, impedance matching, Smith chart usage, polarization, bandwidth, and RF front-end interactions.
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Proficiency with antenna modeling and electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, or similar.
Clearance Required: Secret
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- Company
- Inversion Space
- Location
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Playa Vista, California, United States
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- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
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