Lead Antenna Production Engineer

Kirkland , United States

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Lead a dedicated team in maintaining and evolving antenna test instruments while supporting rapid production growth and contributing to critical safety and security missions.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a Lead Antenna Production Engineer to join our fast-growing team and even faster-growing production facilities.

At Echodyne, we don’t just believe radar makes the world safer and more secure; we know it. Echodyne employees see the proof of it every day, and in this role, your work will directly and observably support our mission of “Safety and Security in an Age of Autonomy."

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Antenna Production Engineering team will own the maintenance and evolution of all antenna and radar test & measurement instruments. Members of this team will be responsible for ensuring that antenna ATP instruments maintain operational uptime to support production targets, for identifying and leading upgrades, and will work with the manufacturing team as SMEs supporting expansions of Echodyne’s production facilities. The team lead will apply technical expertise and strong organizational skills to guide a small, dedicated team responsible for this critical function.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Excellent applied understanding of antennas and antenna measurement theory.
  • Hands on experience measuring antennas or radiating RF devices at microwave and/or millimeter-wave frequencies.
  • Understanding data analysis related to antenna measurement, including pattern analysis, side-lobes, and near/far field transformations.
  • Good understanding of RF and microwave complex instruments covering their design, assembly, and control.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex mixed-signal (RF, analog, & digital) measurement instruments.
  • Experience with writing code for control of test/measurement instruments, robotics, or similar complex hardware (MATLAB or Python experience having the strongest direct applicability)

ADDITIONAL VALUABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working closely with manufacturing/production - teams in either commercial or defense industries – ideally in a company/environment with rapidly increasing production targets.
  • Experience in any mechanical engineering CAD programs
  • Aptitude for building things, and hands-on proactive approach to what needs to get done.
  • Experience managing a small engineering team of direct reports.

CULTURAL NORTH STAR

The antenna production engineering team will play a key role in Echodyne’s continued rapid growth by owning the production instruments for our MESA antenna (core-technology) assemblies. Candidates for this position will be exited to work in an operational environment that may include periods of time-pressure to meet production targets, but where every week is a badge of honor knowing your work directly made a positive impact on the safety & security of our country members and allies around the world.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS Degree or higher in Engineering or Physics
  • 5 or more years of experience in antennas or antenna-measurement

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $137,196 - $205,382 annually. 

This is an exempt position. 

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

 

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Fully-paid health insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Commuter Benefits: Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible PTO: Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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