Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries.
With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.
As an Senior Antenna Design Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, qualification, and certification of multi-band antenna systems supporting global satellite communication services. This position requires strong technical expertise in RF systems, antenna design, testing, and verification, along with the ability to work closely with external development partners and certification organizations to ensure successful deployment of high-performance antenna products.
- Serve as the technical lead for the development and qualification of satellite communication antenna systems operating in C-band, L-band, and S-band frequencies.
- Review and assess antenna and RF subsystem designs provided by external vendors, ensuring compliance with system-level performance requirements.
- Develop detailed antenna verification and validation plans based on prior industry experience and best engineering practices.
- Define and execute comprehensive test scenarios covering RF performance, environmental qualification, reliability, and operational requirements.
- Analyze antenna parameters including gain, G/T, EIRP, beam patterns, polarization purity, sidelobe performance, isolation, VSWR, and cross-polarization characteristics.
- Coordinate antenna testing activities at anechoic chambers, outdoor antenna ranges, and field test facilities.
- Work closely with antenna manufacturers, RF equipment vendors, and test laboratories throughout the development lifecycle.
- Review test data, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Support regulatory and certification activities required for worldwide deployment, including compliance with applicable international standards and regional requirements.
- Collaborate with systems, RF, payload, gateway, and network engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system performance.
- Prepare technical reports, requirements documents, verification procedures, certification packages, and engineering presentations.
- 7+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF systems engineering, or antenna development.
- Experience with C-band, L-band, and/or S-band antenna systems.
- Knowledge of antenna measurements, RF testing methodologies, and performance characterization.
- Experience reviewing vendor designs and managing technical interfaces with suppliers.
- Familiarity with satellite communication system architecture, link budgets, and antenna performance metrics.
- To be able to test and validate the over the air system performance against predicted antenna performance
- Ability to analyze technical data and provide engineering recommendations.
- Experience supporting antenna certification and regulatory approval activities for domestic and international markets.
- Knowledge of satellite gateway and user terminal antenna systems.
- Familiarity with environmental qualification standards and reliability testing.
- Experience participating in design reviews, qualification campaigns, and acceptance testing.
Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
- Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
- Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
- Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position.
The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.