Antenna Design Engineer

Access to seamless broadband connectivity for everyone and everything around the world is an urgent challenge, and mmWave wireless plays an essential role. SkyGig has developed an innovative beamforming technology to make wireless broadband communication scalable and cost-effective. Join us and work alongside a team of bright and innovative engineers and researchers to build the future of connectivity.

About SkyGig

SkyGig is a wireless technology startup redefining what mmWave wireless is capable of by building a new class of communication systems that will power the future of connectivity. We are building a breakthrough wireless technology that unlocks the true capacity of telecommunication and satellite connectivity, forming the foundations of a connected world. Our mission is to democratize access to seamless broadband connectivity for everyone and everything around the world and we are doing so by delivering orders of magnitude improvements in coverage, efficiency, and cost in our mmWave technology.

To help us deliver on our mission, we're looking for empathetic problem solvers and team leaders, with a passion for solving technical challenges at the boundary between scientific innovation and productization. Our people are the foundation of our company, and we are committed to building a diverse and courageous team of people motivated to make a positive impact on the world. We are looking for the brightest minds who share our passion and want to be part of a highly collaborative and innovative team to help build our dream company together and reshape the future of wireless connectivity.

Responsibilities

As our Antenna Design Engineer, you will be a core member of SkyGig team and responsible for research, development, and implementation of SkyGig's innovative beam steering antenna technologies at the heart of our best-in-class mmWave wireless technology. Your primary R&D responsibilities will include:

• Research and develop advanced beam steering antenna structures for mmWave systems
• Architect, implement, and verify antenna and RF components throughout a product design cycle
• Work with vendors on RF components selection and evaluation for the antenna target specifications
• Translate product and system requirements into detailed antenna and subsystem specifications
• Work across a cross-functional collaborative team of bright engineers and scientists
• Manage project goals and timelines
• Prepare technical documents and reports and participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions

The ideal candidate will have strong technical competency and experience to lead and own the project, from the design concept phase to prototyping, testing, and system-level integration. They will also need to have the desire to adapt and grow in our vibrant fast-growing startup culture.

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field or Master's degree with equivalent R&D experience
• Deep understanding of antenna, electromagnetics, and microwave engineering concepts and the ability to apply them to innovate and solve complex problems
• Proven experience in design, fabrication, and characterization of advanced antenna systems in research or industry settings
• Expert at one of the mainstream EM full-wave solvers (such as HFSS, CST, etc.)
• Experience in writing scripts for complicated simulation models (using MATLAB or other programming languages)
• Hands-on experience in characterization of antennas in far-field or near-field measurement setups and familiarity with RF test equipment
• Comfortable working and solving problems independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and comfortable explaining technical concepts to the rest of the team

Preferred

• Experience with mmWave antenna design, fabrication, and testing
• Experience with phased arrays, beamforming, beam steering, and/or reconfigurable antennas
• Experience with metasurface and/or metamaterial-based antennas
• Familiarity with industry standard and mass-producible manufacturing and integration processes and technologies

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to help you and your family build a healthy and secure future.

• Competitive salary & meaningful stock options
• Full health, dental & vision coverage
• Generous & flexible paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Company outings & team retreats
• A team of collaborative, passionate, and courageous people committed to developing disruptive products for the wireless communication industry
• Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company