RF & Antenna Engineering Services

We move RF innovations from concept to reality.

Invictus Animus is a dedicated research and development partner in the ever-evolving world of RF technology. Simulation, fabrication, and testing — nearly everything in-house, so your project turns around fast.

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Services & Capabilities

A full-service RF R&D company

We design, build and test nearly everything in-house. That keeps turnaround short. We can take a project from concept to delivery or help with any single step in between.

Simulation

We leverage CST Studio Suite, an industry-leading electromagnetic simulation platform, to model and analyze antennas, RF circuits, and full systems with precision. With decades of experience, we refine and optimize designs before they ever reach the physical stage.

CNC-machined waveguide channels

Fabrication

We build parts in-house with 3D printers, CNC machines and other shop equipment. We manufacture radomes, RF components, precision waveguide hardware and complete systems.

Planar near-field scanner

Testing

Rigorous testing is at the heart of our process. Our in-house measurement capability — including spherical and planar near-field chambers for antenna pattern measurements — supports designs from near DC to 110 GHz, giving you a high level of confidence in your final product.

3D-printed dielectric lens structure

Research & Development

Innovation is our passion. We thrive on tackling complex challenges, developing high-end solutions, and staying at the forefront of RF technology — from novel antennas to complete radar and communication front ends.

Our Lab

Design, build, and measure — under one roof

An assortment of test equipment, simulation software, and fabrication facilities at your disposal.

Coming soon
Chamber Measurements

Antenna measurements in our near-field chambers

We are opening our spherical and planar near-field chambers to outside customers. Send us an antenna or an array. We measure it and return far-field results you can design with.

Near-field measurement is where our team started. Randy spent years researching it in the NIST RF Technology Division.

Spherical near-field

Full-sphere patterns for antennas and small assemblies.

Planar near-field

High-gain antennas and flat phased arrays, including array calibration.

  • Far-field patterns from near-field scans
  • Gain and directivity
  • Co- and cross-polarization, axial ratio
  • Phased-array calibration and beam checks
Tell Us What You Need Measured
Spherical near-field chamber with the positioner arm and the probe on the far wall
Our spherical near-field chamber
System Simulation

We simulate the whole system, not just the antenna

We developed a closed-loop flight-link simulator for a customer. It couples measured antenna patterns, the RF front end and the radio's adaptive waveform algorithm to real flight dynamics. Link performance is understood before the hardware flies.

Real-time playback from the customer's flight-link simulator. It shows per-branch uplink SNR, downlink SNR and the radio's live MODCOD adaptation as the aircraft maneuvers. Simulated data.

Who We Are

Two engineers. Forty-plus years of RF.

Invictus Animus is owned by two passionate engineers, scientists, and experts in the field of RF technology. Our journey began with a shared vision: provide comprehensive solutions that keep our clients ahead of the curve in this dynamic industry.

Our combined experience spans institutions like JPL, PNNL, and NIST as well as industry, with successful projects in space, defense, national labs, cryogenics, and quantum-limited systems.

Meet the Team

Engineer inspecting an antenna panel test fixture
Why Choose Us

Your success is our success

Expertise

A highly educated, deeply experienced team that brings a wealth of knowledge to every project, ensuring you receive the best possible solutions.

Full-Service Approach

From concept to fabrication to testing, we handle most aspects of your project in-house — streamlining the process and saving you time and resources.

Innovation

Our innovative spirit drives us to develop high-end RF solutions that give our clients a competitive edge in their markets.

Client-Centric

We work closely with you to understand your unique needs, goals, and challenges — tailoring solutions to meet and exceed your expectations.

Let's turn your RF ideas into reality.

Whether you have a fully defined project or just a performance target and a rough idea, we invite you to get in touch. We can help you scope it, design it, build it, and prove it.

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