Antenna Engineering Supervisor

We are seeking an Antenna Engineering Supervisor to join our team in Monrovia California to support our Space Communications Network Services Contract (DSN) with NASA.

This role oversees a multidisciplinary group of sustaining engineers—covering software, electronics, microwave, transmitter, and mechanical domains - who support and enhance large, fully steerable DSN ground‑based microwave antennas. The supervisor leads acceptance and integration testing for a network of tracking antennas, manages spares replenishment and obsolescence issues, diagnoses field‑station problems, recommends corrective actions and interim workarounds, and advocates for funding based on impact to antenna users. The role also analyzes telecommunications link performance and traces issues to underlying ground‑system anomalies.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a multidisciplinary team of sustaining engineers specializing in software, electronics, microwave systems, transmitters, and structural/mechanical disciplines.
• Support and enhance large, fully steerable Deep Space Network (DSN) ground‑based microwave antennas.
• Lead acceptance and integration testing for a network of tracking antennas.
• Oversee spares replenishment and manage obsolescence replacement activities.
• Identify patterns in field‑station issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop interim workarounds to minimize operational impact while awaiting sustaining upgrades.
• Prioritize and report engineering recommendations and advocate for necessary funding.
• Analyze telecommunications link performance and correlate anomalies with underlying ground‑system issues.
• Provide training to team members as needed.

6 years of experience, may have lead experience

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in electronics, microwave systems, RF, mechanical systems, or antenna/servo subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in an operations, maintenance, or mission‑critical environment.
• Proven background in diagnosing complex field‑station or ground‑system anomalies and developing corrective actions.
• Experience with acceptance, integration, and system‑level testing of large technical systems (preferably antenna or RF systems).
• Strong understanding of telecommunications link performance and related troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to identify system obsolescence issues, manage spares, and develop replenishment/upgrade strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and recommendations.
• Proficiency with engineering documentation tools and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and balance multiple technical priorities.
• Must be capable of recognizing potential hazards and following all safety policy & procedures.
• Must be able to follow applicable regulatory agency and site-specific guidelines and to properly document all job-related activities; will provide technical guidance to lower-level positions as required and perform all duties consistent within this classification as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). To obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• You must possess and retain a valid California Real ID driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience working within NASA/JPL or similar mission‑critical government/contractor environments.
• Experience with RF/microwave amplifiers, servo systems, or large‑aperture antenna operations.
• Experience with reliability analysis, continuous‑improvement methods, or systems engineering processes.