Antenna and RF Engineering Lead

Our team is searching for an Antenna and RF Engineering Lead to drive development activities for our vast portfolio of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Communications antennas. In this role you will have the opportunity influence a wide variety of product designs and oversee development from requirements generation all the way through production support. Come join our engineering team and lead the development of rugged, highly manufacturable antenna products for customers across many industries and around the world.

The Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in two types of product development: 1) rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms, and 2) development of innovative antenna solutions that push the bounds of modern technology. Join our fast-paced and highly talented team designing and building high-performing antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in the oceanside community of Torrance, CA. One of the best places to live in California with ocean beaches, plenty of parks and endless sunny days.

As Antenna and RF Engineering Lead, you will:

• Drive the design of new antenna products with emphasis in the following areas:
• Navigation (GPS/GNSS) antennas such as patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas.
• Antenna array design using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beam steering and null steering applications.
• Communications antennas including multi-band patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas
• Act as team lead for the RF and antenna engineers, ensuring products are innovative, practical, and customer-focused.   
• Lead development efforts with a broad scale, long-term view, assessing options and implications in the best interest of our customers and our company.
• Assess feasibility of new business opportunities, develop & author technical proposal responses, and provide cost and schedule input to the Engineering Manager.
• Lead and assist in the planning, testing, and documentation of product performance against project requirements and industry standards.
• Anticipate, manage and mitigate technical risks on projects and in existing product portfolio.
• Champion cross-team / intra-team collaboration and continuous improvement in our product designs and engineering practices.
• In collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Product Manager, define the technology and product roadmaps for the antenna product line.
• Contribute to the antenna portfolio strategy by identifying technology trends, staying up to date with emerging research, and ensuring antenna designs are aligned to strategic objectives.
• On an as needed basis, support sales, product management, quality and operations by addressing customer questions, completing feasibility studies, supporting customer calls, and troubleshooting issues.
• Technical accountability for the electrical design of all antenna products.

Must-Have:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience. Level of position commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Advanced understanding of electrical design, with a focus in antenna and/or RF design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring engineers.
• A consistent track record of delivering successful products to market.
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic work environment with various concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information. Employment is contingent upon Antcom’s ability to obtain such required authorization for the applicant

Nice-to-Have: 

• Experience designing, testing, and/or operating products for the aerospace, defense, agriculture, and/or marine industries.
• Experience designing, testing, or integrating antenna products.
• Experience in working closely with sales teams, customers, product management and being able to distill meaningful use cases from conversations that can be developed into internal requirements.
• Proactiveness, adaptability, open-mindedness and a willingness to do whatever is necessary to move business forward.

Key Success Factors: 

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and highly dynamic environment
• Aptitude to define and analyze complex problems, collect data, establish facts, anticipate risks, develop solutions and gain support from stakeholders
• Ability and desire to coach, mentor, monitor and collaborate with highly technical teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills - effectively receive and communicate feedback
• Strong desire to exceed expectations and drive results

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Compensation & Benefits 

Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division provides the following compensation range and a general description of other compensation and benefits.  This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.  The Company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range or offer other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.  Our benefits and bonus plans are reviewed annually and are subject to change at the company’s discretion.  

Hiring Salary Range: $101,300 - $196,100 per annum

Bonus Eligibility:  We offer a company profit share and individual incentive-based bonus programs. 

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and a generous 401(k) company match.  We also provide tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses.  

Professional Development: We provide education assistance, funding for professional association memberships, mentoring programs and access to tools, resources and training to navigate your career.