Postdoc: Microwave & Antenna Engineer for CubeSats

usyd

Australia

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AUD 125,000 - 157,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Sydney’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow (Level A or Level B) to advance microwave and antenna technologies for CubeSat applications. The role involves design, modelling, fabrication and experimental validation across 3D/4D-printed antenna systems.

We seek a PhD-qualified researcher with strong EM theory, hands-on hardware experience and familiarity with CST/HFSS/ADS; the project collaborates with

Qualifications

PhD in Electrical/Electronic/Antenna Engineering or closely related field.
Strong knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering and antenna theory.
Experience in design and modelling of microwave circuits and antennas for satellite/ CubeSat.
Hands-on microwave/antenna hardware development and fabrication.
Experience with CST Studio Suite, HFSS, ADS or equivalents.

Responsibilities

Design, model and optimise microwave circuits, antennas and systems for CubeSat applications.
Conduct full-wave electromagnetic simulations and numerical modelling.
Develop additively manufactured and 4D-printed antenna prototypes and fabrication processes.
Characterise materials and 3D/4D-printed structures for microwave use.
Fabricate, integrate and test microwave/antenna hardware.
Demonstrate reconfigurable or shape-morphing antenna capabilities.

Skills

Microwave engineering

Antenna engineering

Electromagnetic modelling

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterisation

Experimental validation

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Job description

We seek a PhD-qualified researcher with strong EM theory, hands-on hardware experience and familiarity with CST/HFSS/ADS; the project collaborates with

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