RF Sensing Scientist: Innovating Radar & Sensor Tech

Moventas Wind Ltd; Suomi; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Espoo/Tampere is seeking Research Scientists (Associate to Senior) to advance RF sensing technologies for smart infrastructure, border control, and defence. You will design RF sensor solutions, lead test campaigns, and collaborate with NATO and Finnish Defence Forces while contributing to publications and project outcomes.

The role offers flexibility in research topics, opportunities for doctoral studies, and potential paid thesis work.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in radio technology or currently pursuing such a degree and seeking paid thesis work.
• Experience designing and developing RF systems.
• Design expertise in antenna and/or RF systems at micro- and millimeter-wave frequencies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute or lead design of RF sensor solutions with experts.
• Plan and implement characterization and test campaigns of the systems and analyze results.
• Communicate work plans and research results in project meetings and written reports.
• Publish research through papers and conferences; participate in new research and customer projects.

Skills

RF systems design

Antenna/RF design

Micro- and millimeter-wave tech

English fluency

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in radio technology

Tools

Programming

Radar/SAR knowledge

Job description

VTT in Espoo/Tampere is seeking Research Scientists (Associate to Senior) to advance RF sensing technologies for smart infrastructure, border control, and defence. You will design RF sensor solutions, lead test campaigns, and collaborate with NATO and Finnish Defence Forces while contributing to publications and project outcomes.

The role offers flexibility in research topics, opportunities for doctoral studies, and potential paid thesis work.