Lead, Antenna Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead, Antenna Engineer

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Datron

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

About Fisica Inc.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector —each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.

At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.

Position Summary:

The Lead Antenna Engineer, is responsible for the analysis, design, development, optimization and qualification of reflector and aperture antenna systems. Responsibilities include reflector geometry definition and optimization, feed design and integration, radiation pattern analysis, prediction of gain, sidelobe and cross-polarization performance, link budget support, electromagnetic modeling and simulation using TICRA Tools (GRASP), Ansys HFSS and CST Studio Suite, trade studies, prototype development, and correlation of predicted performance with measured antenna range and chamber data across the full design lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert in antenna engineering with comprehensive knowledge of reflector and aperture antenna design and in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise.
• Frequently responsible for managing large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams.
• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of antenna products and electromagnetic design methods.
• May develop new concepts or standards. Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are undefined, where information is difficult to obtain.
• Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and/or business area.
• Implements strategic goals established by leadership.
• Establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results (e.g., less than 1 year).
• Provides input into new products, processes, standards and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of antenna theory, reflector and aperture antenna design, and applied electromagnetics, along with hands-on proficiency in industry simulation tools including TICRA Tools (GRASP), Ansys HFSS and CST Studio Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with feed design, radiation pattern prediction, and antenna measurement and test correlation is required.
• May have in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Ability to complete up to 10% travel yearly, domestic or international.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Why Join Fisica, Inc.:

• Competitive salary and benefits package!
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.
• Strong work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role $132,000 - $245,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, and schedule type.

EEO Statement

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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