Senior Level Antenna Engineer Jobs
Senior level antenna engineer jobs place experienced engineers in technical ownership of complex RF and antenna systems, leading cross-functional teams and setting the design direction that programs depend on. Roles are concentrated across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, and Media & Entertainment, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Raytheon, Viasat, and L3Harris hiring at this level now.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
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Job Title: Lead, Business Development – Antenna Products
Job Code: 39543
Job Location: Amityville, NY (preferred) or Remote
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Business Development Lead will be responsible for business development activities related to our Antenna Products portfolio of products within L3Harris' Tactical Airborne Systems (TAS) Division. The focus of this position is the pursuit of sales opportuities related to communication, SATCOM, navigation, data link, and EW antennas on airborne platforms, including but not limited to commercial and military aircraft (both fixed wing and rotary), UAVs, missiles, and munitions. Direct responsibilities will include directing and leading customer interactions, strategy development, business development, market assessments, business case development, business capture, capture gating process, pipeline growth, business account management including discretionary spending budgets, CRM management, and development of 1-yr, 3-yr and 5-yr business plans.
The job requires the staff member to have strategic market development acumen, ideally demonstrated by prior new product introduction(s) or platform design-in experience. The position also requires the staff member to have effective communications skills, be self-motivated and organized. Some sales cycles may be very long and involve broad high-priced systems requiring Executive approval from the Customer and the Company and so he/she will be expected to provide regular updates to senior sales/operations staff concerning account issues, financial status, etc.
Essential Functions:
- Identify, pursue and capture new business opportunities related to TAS Antenna Products solutions in the US domestic market.
- Responsible for all phases of planning, forecasting and implementation of marketing and sales for assigned products.
- Formulate bookings goals, plans and strategies for market, and ensure that goals are met.
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Participate in IRAD process ensuring alignment of investment with business goals.
- Develop new product roadmaps to support the goals of the division.
- Plan and manage the development and introduction of new products.
- Develop and maintain competitive intelligence and competitive landscape understanding to inform business development and capture efforts.
- Develop, maintain and leverage existing relationships with key customers, decision makers, and acquisition officials.
- Form relationships with new customers and industry partners, paving the way for L3Harris capability insertion in new markets.
- Provide all necessary marketing information and direction to assure winning proposals.
- Coordinate and cooperate with all in-plant functional areas to assure timely and accurate response to customer requirements.
- Travel as required to ensure that goals are met, including travel for participation in Trade Show activities.
- Generate briefing materials as they pertain to the customers' interests/needs. Present briefings at customer or site location as needed.
- Develop, refine and update business cases.
- Manage capture gating process.
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Responsible for developing and managing the bookings forecast for product area.
- Manage CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database.
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Ability to obtain US Secret clearance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree 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.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation), including the ability to generate and deliver articulate and persuasive briefings.
- Aptitude to clearly communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Prior military service related to military airborne platforms and/or airborne munitions.
- Knowledge and understanding of antennas products market technology trends and challenges.
- Direct experience with US DOD procurement and contracting practices.
- Previous experience developing and executing comprehensive go-to-market strategy for new products and solutions.
- Experience with CRM software.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $122,000 - $227,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $106,000 - $197,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris 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 date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Senior Level Antenna Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level antenna engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned antenna designs from concept through integration and test, not just contributed to them. A strong candidate demonstrates hands-on depth in areas like phased arrays, beam-forming, or wideband design, shows experience coordinating across RF, mechanical, and systems teams, and can point to fielded hardware as evidence of technical judgment and follow-through.
Which companies hire senior level antenna engineers?
Companies hiring senior level antenna engineers right now include Raytheon, Viasat, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in defense contractors, aerospace primes, satellite operators, and commercial wireless technology firms that run in-house antenna development programs.
Are there remote senior level antenna engineer jobs?
Yes, though the share varies by role type. About 13% of senior level antenna engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at employers who run lab or anechoic chamber work alongside design tasks. Fully remote roles tend to appear in simulation-heavy or standards-focused positions where physical hardware access is not required.
What makes an antenna engineer role senior level?
Senior antenna engineer roles are defined by technical ownership and organizational scope. Engineers at this stage are expected to lead antenna architecture decisions, resolve complex design trade-offs independently, guide junior and mid-level engineers, and interface directly with program managers and systems leads. The work shifts from executing assigned tasks to setting the technical approach and being accountable for outcomes across a program or product line.
Which industries hire the most senior level antenna engineers?
Senior level antenna engineer roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they develop and sustain RF-intensive systems, from satellite communications and radar platforms to 5G infrastructure and electronic warfare, where senior antenna expertise directly affects system performance and program schedule.