Xona Space Systems

Sr. RF Antenna Engineer

Burlingame, California · Senior

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About the role

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
As an RF Antenna Engineer at Xona, you'll be designing, implementing, testing, and optimizing RF antennas to enable our next-generation GNSS system.

Ability to interpret PCBA schematics and layout drawings.
Familiarity with PCB ECAD tools such as Altium.
Knowledge of typical performance metrics for RF communications systems.
Hands-on experience with antenna design and testing.
Familiarity with RF circuit simulation tools, such as Keysight ADS
Hands-on experience with RF test set-ups and calibrations.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-team collaborative environment.
To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

8 years of RF engineering experience
Experience with space RF electronics, with an understanding of phenomena such as multipaction and PIM
Knowledge/experience with GNSS systems.
Track record of taking a complex antenna system from initial concept through to production and successful deployment, ideally for space applications.
Experience with the design and development of associated hardware, such as feed networks, polarizers, or waveguides.
Knowledge of array calibration techniques and algorithms.
You'll work closely with the payload and satellite teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
From spacecraft payload electronics to ground monitoring systems, your work will ensure the end-to-end RF broadcast system delivers Xona's high-accuracy and high-precision PNT service.

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