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Antenna Design Electrical Engineer I (Onsite)

Confidential Client•Aerospace & Defense
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$128,531
Tucson, Arizona
A Day Ago

The Antenna Design Electrical Engineer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on developing antenna and radome hardware and requirements within aerospace and defense projects. The engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform antenna modeling and simulation using advanced tools, and interpret test data to ensure performance meets specifications, contributing to innovative RF design solutions in a secure environment.

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What You Will Do

  • Development of antenna or radome hardware and requirements.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams (thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.).
  • Coordinate with antenna manufacturing suppliers.
  • Execute antenna modeling and simulation on workstations and high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
  • Interpret simulation and measurement test data to verify performance against requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM major obtained by the start date.
  • Experience or coursework in RF and electromagnetic theory.
  • Proficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and/or GRASP.
  • Ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience generating models and running simulations for conformal antennas (or relevant coursework).
  • Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or other high-level scientific programming languages.
  • Familiarity with HPC environments and schedulers (e.g., SLURM).
  • Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Work Location & Clearance

  • Work type: Onsite — primarily at client facilities in Tucson, AZ.
  • Security: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 per year (good-faith estimate covering entry through experienced levels).
  • Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and more (dependent on business unit).
  • Relocation eligibility may apply.

Why You’ll Like Working with Our Client

  • Work on meaningful antenna and radome design projects for aerospace and defense applications.
  • Access to technical mentors, career development, and opportunities to shadow experienced engineers.
  • Collaborative culture that values trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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