About this role
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to make an immediate impact on the design of the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) for a next-generation phased array antenna for satellite communications. As an Electrical Engineer at Farcast, you will be responsible for delivering mixed-signal PCBAs supporting the antenna system. This includes power‑electronics design, digital‑interface implementation (I²C, SPI, Ethernet, UART), component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, and board‑level testing and validation. In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to understand design trade-offs, propose and implement novel solutions, and support the transition to production. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated ownership of the full life cycle of mixed-signal PCBAs, including design, schematic capture, layout, component procurement, and interfacing with contract manufacturers and fab/assembly houses for board production.
Responsibilities
- Design antenna elements (e.g. patch, slot, and dipole) for use in antenna arrays
- Optimize antenna performance for metrics such as bandwidth, gain, directivity, return loss, and axial ratio
- Develop scripts to calculate various specifications of an array antenna radiation pattern, including directivity, beamwidth, and sidelobe levels
- Perform efficient full-wave simulation of antenna elements and large array antennas using HFSS
- Develop test plans and execute antenna testing using lab equipment such as VNA, signal generator, spectrum analyzers, Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR), and Far field testing
Required Experience
- 3 years of hands-on experience in Antenna design and testing
Education
- Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Antennas
What Makes You Stand Out
- Hands-on experience with PCB layout and design review, particularly for RF and antenna structures.
- Working knowledge of Altium Designer, including the ability to navigate schematics and PCB layouts, review component placement and routing, and support hardware debug and design validation.
Base Salary
- Final compensation package will include a competitive base salary, meaningful company stock options, and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits. The final package will be tailored to the candidate’s experience, impact, and role scope.
- Base Salary Range:
Offered Benefits
• Meaningful company stock ownership
• Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown
• Parental leave designed by parents for parents
• 401k with 5% company matching
• $13,600 in annual perks (wellness, commute, and meals)
• Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
In-Person Requirement
• All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week
Export Control Requirement
• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Diversity and Inclusion
• Farcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
• We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Studies have shown that marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider still applying.
Note to Recruiters
• Farcast does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies
• Please do not forward resumes to Farcast employees
• Farcast is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted by agencies