Antenna Engineer

About Roguebeam

Roguebeam is a startup developing advanced phased array systems for communications and radar applications. We design and manufacture complete systems in-house—RF, antenna, PCB, digital, and DSP—giving our engineers end-to-end ownership of the technology and a direct line of sight from algorithm to deployed system. We’re early, we’re growing fast, and the people who join us now will shape both the technology and the company.

About The Role

We're looking for an antenna engineer to lead the design and test of antennas that are part of advanced phased array systems for payloads and ground terminals. You will take full ownership of the design, test, and integration of antenna and microwave components, co-designed with front-end modules (PA/LNA/beamformer). You will own the final test/verification of fully functional phased array products before they are deployed in the field, so you will work with RFIC, digital, and software engineers throughout the whole product cycle (system design, manufacturing, production, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design phased array antennas; antenna element, feed structures, integration to front-end modules, and relevant microwave components in printed circuit boards.
• Full ownership of simulation, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of passive and active antenna/array prototypes.
• Contribute to software development and test of fully functional (analog or digital) phased arrays.
• Contribute to the integration of the products into various platforms (ground, drone, satellite, etc.) of customers.
• Work with RF/digital/software engineers on high-level systems design of various products.
• Provide hands-on support through the product life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of research or development experience in the areas of RF and antennas (internship and thesis acceptable).
• 1+ years of experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools: CST, HFSS, FEKO, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in the areas of RF and antennas or Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience or PhD degree (in electrical engineering with research work on RF or antennas).
• Experience with basic antenna concepts: dipole/patch/slot antenna elements and feed techniques, antenna array theory, planar antenna array design, gain/directivity/radiation pattern.
• Experience with basic RF concepts: impedance matching, Smith chart, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), microwave network analysis.
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques (such as anechoic chamber, near-field and far-field measurements, etc.).
• Familiarity with antenna prototyping tools and techniques.
• 1+ years of programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up atmosphere with extreme ownership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Notes

This role involves technology subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise eligible under applicable export authorizations. Some travel may occasionally be required.