Antenna Engineer

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Antenna Engineer, where you'll design cutting-edge GPS and communication antennas for diverse applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to transform innovative ideas into production-grade hardware across industries like aerospace and defense. Collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic environment, driving projects from concept to delivery while enhancing product performance through automation and rigorous testing. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; MSEE or PhD preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in antenna design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GPS and communication antennas for various applications.
• Analyze business opportunities and lead technical proposal responses.

Skills

Antenna Design

3D EM Simulation Software

RF Test Equipment

Project Management

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

Network Analyzers

Job description

Overview

Antenna Engineer

In this exciting role, you will get to design and develop rugged Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas and communication antennas for a wide variety of applications. This key technical position offers a unique opportunity to see your innovative antenna ideas fielded into production-grade hardware on rapid timescales.

The Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.

Responsibilities

As Antenna Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, improve, and support antenna products with emphasis in the following areas:
• Navigation (GPS/GNSS) antennas such as patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas
• Antenna array design using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beamsteering and nullsteering systems
• Communications antennas including multi-band patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas
• Analyze new business opportunities, develop & author technical proposal responses, and estimate project schedules and costs.
• Improve product manufacturing through test automation and automated data analysis.
• Lead and assist in the planning, testing, and documentation of product performance against industry requirements such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-228, DO-301, and DO-160.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and champion corrective actions.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; MSEE or PhD preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience. Level of position commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Experience with 3D EM simulation software (HFSS preferred)
• Experience working with network analyzers and other RF test equipment
• Experience testing antenna radiation patterns
• Understanding of antenna design for production and real-world environments
• Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information. Employment is contingent upon Antcom’s ability to obtain such required authorization for the applicant.

Key Success Factors:

• Focus on customer needs and innovate to meet those needs
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where you fill a variety of roles
• Plan, organize, and execute your work to meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and sites

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience designing antennas for defense and/or aerospace applications
• Experience designing GPS/GNSS antennas
• Experience designing antennas with polarization requirements
• Experience designing blade antennas
• Knowledge of robustness standards (MIL-STD-810G, DO-160G)
• Experience leading engineering projects

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.