Antenna Engineer Jobs
Antenna Engineer jobs are open across defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics, from entry-level to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in phased array design, RF systems, and satellite communications. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will join a team of experts developing PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems. This is deeply challenging work: the boards you design are highly complex, integrating sensitive RF circuitry, high-speed SERDES links, and a wide range of interfaces on a single PCBA. If you want to push the limits of hardware design and see your work fly in space, this is the team for you. You will own or contribute to the following:
- Design and optimize the hardware blocks that make up complex electronic systems
- Develop proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of electronic hardware
- Implement RF circuits on PCB in close collaboration with the RF team
- Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes
- Lead bring-up and test campaigns for hardware that integrates active antennas
- Lead and review PCB layout
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
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design
- 3+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity
- 3+ years of experience in using schematic
- 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
- Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Familiarity with analog electronic fundamentals (transistor circuits, op-amps, filters, etc)
- Experience in design, implementation, bring up and debugging of proof of concept HW and prototypes
- Familiarity with power supply design
- Proficiency in developing programs for instrument control
- Previous work experience in a programming language
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will join a team of experts developing PCBA hardware for advanced antenna systems. This is deeply challenging work: the boards you design are highly complex, integrating sensitive RF circuitry, high-speed SERDES links, and a wide range of interfaces on a single PCBA. If you want to push the limits of hardware design and see your work fly in space, this is the team for you. You will own or contribute to the following:
- Design and optimize the hardware blocks that make up complex electronic systems
- Develop proof-of-concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of electronic hardware
- Implement RF circuits on PCB in close collaboration with the RF team
- Design automated test systems, test fixtures, and factory test processes
- Lead bring-up and test campaigns for hardware that integrates active antennas
- Lead and review PCB layout
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
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design
- 3+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity
- 3+ years of experience in using schematic
- 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters
- Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Familiarity with analog electronic fundamentals (transistor circuits, op-amps, filters, etc)
- Experience in design, implementation, bring up and debugging of proof of concept HW and prototypes
- Familiarity with power supply design
- Proficiency in developing programs for instrument control
- Previous work experience in a programming language
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon21
- Raytheon16
- Northrop Grumman11
- SpaceX6
- E-Space3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in antenna engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO
- Proficiency in RF measurement equipment including network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
- Familiarity with antenna array design, beamforming, and phased array architectures
- Active or eligible DoD security clearance for defense and government contract roles
- Knowledge of industry standards and testing methods such as MIL-STD or IEEE protocols
Tips for Your Antenna Engineer Job Search
Quantify your antenna design achievements
List measured results on your resume: gain improvements in dBi, bandwidth, VSWR, or efficiency gains you delivered. Hiring managers in RF roles skim for these numbers fast, so surface them in your bullet points rather than burying them in project descriptions.
Match your clearance status upfront
Defense and government antenna roles often require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance. State your clearance level and status in your resume header so recruiters don't have to hunt for it, and filter openings by clearance requirement before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists antenna engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your simulation tool proficiency
Openings for antenna engineers almost always name specific tools like HFSS, CST Studio, or FEKO. Tailor each application to mirror the exact software listed in the job posting, because many teams filter resumes on tool familiarity before reviewing anything else.
Prepare to walk through a design tradeoff
Antenna engineering interviews frequently ask you to defend a design decision, such as why you chose a patch array over a horn or traded gain for beamwidth. Practice articulating your reasoning aloud, including the constraints that drove your choice and what you would change with more budget or space.
Negotiate on total comp including lab access
At smaller defense contractors and startups, cash salary flexibility is often limited, but you can negotiate on conference budget, access to anechoic chamber time, and tool licenses. Asking about lab resources also signals that you take measurement and validation seriously.
Antenna Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most antenna engineers?
The companies hiring the most antenna engineers right now include Amazon, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in Washington, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense primes and satellite communications firms consistently account for a large portion of active openings.
How many antenna engineer jobs are remote?
About 5% of antenna engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because hands-on lab and range testing is a core part of the role. Sub-specializations in computational electromagnetics modeling and systems-level design tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become an antenna engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field that includes coursework in electromagnetics and microwave theory. Build hands-on skills with simulation tools like HFSS or CST through coursework or personal projects, then target internships or entry-level RF roles where you can work alongside experienced antenna engineers on real hardware. A master's degree strengthens your candidacy for research-heavy or advanced phased array positions.
How do you get hired as an antenna engineer with little experience?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on simulation and measurement work, even from academic projects. Build a portfolio that shows a full design cycle: requirements, simulation, fabrication or prototyping, and measured results on a network analyzer. Roles at smaller defense subcontractors and university research labs often accept candidates with strong project portfolios in place of commercial experience, and they provide mentorship that accelerates your growth quickly.
What does the antenna engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering electromagnetics fundamentals and your simulation tool experience. A take-home design problem or a live whiteboard session on antenna tradeoffs is common at mid and senior levels. Final rounds typically involve a panel with RF systems engineers who will ask you to walk through a past design decision, including the constraints you faced and how you validated performance.
Where can I find and apply to antenna engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to antenna engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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