Postdoc: Microwave & Antenna Engineering for CubeSats

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney 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, additive manufacturing and experimental validation across a multi-disciplinary team, with opportunities to publish and collaborate internationally.

Youwill contribute to high-frequency antenna systems, work with CST, HFSS and ADS, and supervise PhD/Honours students while ensuring

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Antenna Engineering, Electromagnetics, RF Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering and antenna theory.
• Experience in the design and modelling of microwave circuits and antennas, preferably for high-frequency, satellite, CubeSat or related applications.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation and design software, such as CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, or equivalent platforms.
• Hands-on experience in microwave and antenna hardware development, fabrication, prototyping and experimental validation.
• Experience with 3D printing/additive manufacturing, particularly for microwave, RF, antenna or electronic applications.
• Experience in the characterisation of materials and/or fabricated components relevant to microwave and antenna applications.
• Experience in shape memory materials modelling, training and manufacturing
• Demonstrated capability to undertake both component-level and system-level engineering development.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and optimise microwave circuits, antennas and antenna systems for CubeSat and related space applications.
• Undertake full-wave electromagnetic simulation and numerical modelling of microwave and antenna components using industry-standard electromagnetic simulation software.
• Develop additively manufactured and 4D-printed antenna prototypes, including the preparation and optimisation of fabrication processes.
• Conduct electrical, electromagnetic and materials characterisation of 3D- and 4D-printed materials and structures relevant to microwave applications.
• Perform hands-on fabrication, integration and experimental testing of microwave and antenna hardware.
• Develop and experimentally demonstrate antenna functions including reconfigurability, shape-morphing and two-dimensional beam steering for CubeSat applications.
• Support system-and-component-level development, integration and validation of antenna subsystems.
• Analyse experimental and simulation results and contribute to design iterations and technical problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with the CI, PIs, research staff, PhD candidates, Honours students and external project partners.
• Assist the CI and PIs with the technical supervision and mentoring of PhD and Honours students participating in the project.
• Provide technical guidance to students undertaking antenna modelling, additive manufacturing, prototyping and experimental measurements.
• Contribute to research publications, technical reports, presentations, project milestones and other research outputs.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate research progress effectively to academic and industry collaborators.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the research laboratory and ensure that experimental activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant laboratory and WHS requirements.

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

University of Sydney 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, additive manufacturing and experimental validation across a multi-disciplinary team, with opportunities to publish and collaborate internationally.

Youwill contribute to high-frequency antenna systems, work with CST, HFSS and ADS, and supervise PhD/Honours students while ensuring