Antenna RF Engineer
Company: Optisys
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: About Optisys Optisys is
an innovative antenna technology company based in Salt Lake City,
Utah. We combine advanced RF design with metal additive
manufacturing to create highly integrated, market-leading solutions
for commercial aerospace and defense. Position Summary As Optisys
continues to grow, were augmenting our antenna engineering
capabilities to drive automated antenna design across our product
space. Were seeking a highly capable Antenna RF Engineer who can
design quickly, drawing on a deep understanding of antenna physics,
to come to creative designs that take advantage of metal AM to
provide mass customization for customers. Will have access to
analytical tools such as Ansys HFSS, and needs to know how to
simplify models to drive design decisions quickly. At the same
time, they should be considering the process to be able to
re-design the next version more automatically. This role is ideal
for someone who thrives in a pioneering environment someone whos
comfortable working with a wide-open design space but still
maximizes the re-use of previous lessons learned. This person is
highly creative and innovative. They are interested in learning new
tools and techniques quickly and communicate clearly with technical
teams and leadership. Key Responsibilities Antenna design and
analysis of RF components and systems such as waveguides, cavity
filters, slot arrays, tightly coupled dipole arrays, horns,
polarizers, couplers, combiners, circulators, etc. Work closely
with mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers to converge
on solutions designed to take advantage of metal additive
manufacturing and be scalable. Design creative new shapes and use
HFSS design and other tools to perform sensitivity studies and
optimization of those shapes. Presentation of designs and decision
justification to peers and customers. Build parameterized models
that can be scripted to duplicate design efforts. Support prototype
fabrication, validation, and test, including use of VNAs and
anechoic chambers. Participate in proposal development and
feasibility studies for new programs. Initial Focus (First 3
Months) Get comfortable in HFSS modeling and use of Optisys best
practices, tools and methods. Learn about the details and physics
of metal additive manufacturing to help drive decisions and become
familiar with Design For Additive Manufacturing. Understand its
strengths and weaknesses. Participate in at least one product
design from scratch through analysis, reviews, documentation,
fabrication and verification. Required Skills & Abilities Solid
understanding of the underlying physics of RF transmissions through
space and waveguide structures, including active and passive
S-parameters, waveguide modes, directivity, polarization, and other
key antenna performance parameters. Experience performing
sensitivity studies and optimization of creative new shapes; able
to focus on the key elements that drive the design and minimize
analysis time. Strong creative problem-solving abilities for
complex RF challenges. Advanced proficiency of Ansys HFSS. Capable
of bench and antenna range testing with a network analyzer.
Hands-on trouble shooting skills of fabricated hardware. Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal. Skilled in Python or
other engineering scripting languages. Expert in configuration
management and other basic engineering disciplines. Education &
Experience BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
with an emphasis on electromagnetics/RF/Antennas with additional
design experience and demonstrated success in waveguide antenna
design (i.e. patents or published papers) will be considered. 510
years of experience directly in antenna and waveguide design
engineering of S through Ka-band components. Preferred Expertise in
Ansys optiSLang or highly motivated to learn it. Good experience
with additive manufacturing. Experience with CAD tools such as
SolidWorks, NX, etc. Other Requirements U.S. Citizenship or
Permanent Resident (Green Card). Hybrid work schedule, remote
outside of Salt Lake area. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Why
Join Optisys? Youll be joining a fast-growing, technology-driven
company where your work will directly shape the future of automated
design and manufacturing in aerospace. We offer competitive pay,
full benefits, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a
highly collaborative environment. Equal Employment Opportunity
Optisys Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with
anti-discrimination law and FAR-52.22-35, 36, and 37 regulations,
Optisys prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age,
national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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