Principal Space RF Engineer, Antenna & Full-Wave EM Modeling
True Anomaly
· Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
· Oct 5, 2026
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
Responsibilities:
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The ideal candidate has hands-on experience using full-wave electromagnetic simulation tools to design, analyze, and optimize antennas, arrays, feeds, RF structures, and spacecraft-level electromagnetic interfaces. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, thermal, avionics, manufacturing, and test engineers to deliver high-performance, space-ready RF hardware.
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Lead the design and development of space-based antennas and RF front-end hardware.
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Perform full-wave electromagnetic modeling and simulation of antennas, arrays, feeds, RF structures, and spacecraft interfaces.
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Use tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, or equivalent to predict and optimize RF performance.
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Analyze antenna gain, radiation patterns, beamwidth, sidelobe levels, polarization, impedance matching, efficiency, isolation, and coupling.
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Develop and evaluate fixed-beam, phased-array, electronically steerable, deployable, and conformal antenna architectures.
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Conduct electromagnetic trade studies considering performance, size, weight, power, thermal environment, packaging, manufacturability, and cost.
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Develop RF front-end architectures, including filters, switches, amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, feeds, couplers, and RF distribution networks.
Requirements:
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Correlate simulation results with laboratory and antenna-range measurements.
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Support antenna and RF hardware integration, troubleshooting, testing, and qualification.
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Work with mechanical and spacecraft engineers to resolve packaging, structural, thermal, and electromagnetic compatibility challenges.
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Lead technical reviews and serve as a subject-matter expert for antenna and electromagnetic design.
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Mentor other engineers and establish effective modeling, design, and test processes.
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Support customer engagements, proposals, and new business opportunities as needed.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Physics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
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10+ years of experience in antenna, RF, electromagnetics, or microwave engineering.
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Significant hands-on experience with full-wave electromagnetic simulation and modeling.
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Advanced proficiency with one or more full-wave EM tools, such as:
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CST Studio Suite
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Altair Feko
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- Company
- True Anomaly
- Location
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Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
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- RF / Microwave
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
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