DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
As the Manager of Antenna Integration and Test Team, you will help to build and supervise a team of experts in antenna prototyping and test for both R&D and production phases.
In this role, you will be overseeing the following:
• Architecture definition for the spaceborne phased arrays
• Development of over the air test infrastructure including anechoic chambers, nearfield scanners
• Development of the antenna prototyping capability including small prototyping equipment, SW tools, rework stations, inspection cameras
• Setup of the antenna test benches: Network Analyzers, Signal Generators and Signal Analyzers
• Build and test prototypes in support of R&D efforts
• Conduct design of experiments on the impact of mechanical design on antenna performance
• Work closely with mechanical team on the integration of antennas on different systems
• Conduct test and verification on antennas at different stages of the product cycle, generate test reports and provide analysis on the results in support of different development and production activities
• Development of hardware for antenna test and calibration

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in electrical engineering, with coursework and/or research work on antennas or RF/Microwave, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in hands-on development and/or research experience in antenna, RF systems, or DSP development
• 2+ years of experience in technical and/or team leadership
• 5+ years of experience in antenna/RF testing
• 2+ years of experience in prototyping of RF or antenna systems
• 1+ years of software development in support test or calibration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc or PhD in EE with some course or research work in antennas or RF
• Experience in setting up antenna or RF lab
• Experience in development in cross-disciplinary environment
• Deep understanding of antenna test systems and post-processing algorithms
• Experience in development of phased arrays

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