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# Antenna Systems & Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $105,000 - $290,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Hfss, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/antenna-systems-hardware-engineer-laurel-md--6193f454-0742-4bf4-85e9-d86654fbb2ed

## About the Role

Antenna, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Antenna, Radio Frequency, Hardware Development, Testing, Hardware Design, Simulation, Analysis Skills, * A Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent, with a concentration in electromagnetics (EM), RF, or related fields.

 * 3+ years of experience in antenna or RF aperture modeling, test, and measurement for radar, EW, or communication systems.
 * Experience with commercial computational EM software packages such as HFSS, FEKO, CST, ADS, or equivalent.
 * Hands-on experience developing or integrating antenna and RF hardware (e.g., RF front ends, feed networks, up/down converters, LNAs, PAs) and basic RF prototyping and debug.
 * Strong MATLAB or Python skills for data processing, visualization, automation, and development of custom analysis tools.
 * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed, for field tests, range measurements, or sponsor engagements.
 * An Active Secret Clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...

 * A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
 * Experience with advanced antenna measurement techniques (e.g., near-field to far-field transformations, compact range measurements, array calibration, polarization purity characterization).
 * Experience with RF PCB design tools and techniques and the rapid prototyping of RF hardware (e.g., quick-turn boards, evaluation boards, or custom front-end modules).
 * Experience with RF lab equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
 * Experience planning and executing antenna or RF aperture measurements in anechoic chambers or other antenna test facilities, and interpreting measured pattern and S parameter data.
 * An Active Top Secret Clearance

## Description

* Develop and apply antenna and RF aperture modeling and simulation tools (e.g., full-wave EM solvers, array analysis codes, custom MATLAB/Python tools) to design, analyze, and trade antenna and array performance across a variety of operational scenarios.
 * Plan, execute, and analyze antenna and RF aperture measurements in laboratory, chamber, and field test environments, including radiation pattern measurements, gain and efficiency, impedance, polarization characteristics, and array calibration.
 * Lead the rapid prototyping, integration, and debug of antenna systems, including RF front ends, feed networks, and integration of antennas with RF electronics and software-defined radios. Use RF lab equipment and automated test scripts to quickly assess and iterate on designs.
 * Collaborate closely with antenna designers, RF hardware engineers, and systems engineers to translate modeling, measurement, and prototyping results into system-level recommendations and design updates, and document and present findings in internal reports and technical briefings to sponsors.