EM & Antenna Engineer: UAV RF & Antenna Systems

Destinus; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus is seeking an electromagnetic foundation engineer to design, simulate, and optimize RF and mmWave technologies for autonomous aerospace systems. You will develop antenna systems and validate them through measurements, supporting navigation, communication, radar, and other subsystems on UAV platforms.

You will collaborate with RF, avionics, systems engineering, and flight test teams to deliver integrated solutions in a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on security screening

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience with electromagnetic simulation using Ansys HFSS.
• Familiarity with HFSS 3D Layout, PyAEDT, or Microwave Office AWR is considered an advantage.
• Programming experience in Python and/or MATLAB for automation, simulation, and data analysis.
• Experience performing Radar Cross Section simulations of airborne vehicles and complex subsystems.
• Strong understanding of radome design and electromagnetic materials.
• Knowledge of frequency selective surfaces and metamaterials is a plus.
• Experience designing and simulating complex multiport electromagnetic structures.
• Experience with antenna element and antenna array design.
• Knowledge of conformal antenna design is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of antenna selection, placement, and performance optimization for UAV applications.
• Experience integrating multiple antenna systems while minimizing electromagnetic interference and maximizing subsystem coexistence.
• Knowledge of antenna measurement techniques in both field and anechoic chamber environments.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Aufgaben

• Perform electromagnetic simulations of RF and mmWave designs using industry leading simulation tools.
• Analyze complex electromagnetic structures and present simulation results with clear technical recommendations to the engineering team.
• Identify opportunities to improve RF performance through simulation driven design optimization.
• Conduct Radar Cross Section simulations for both Destinus platforms and external airborne vehicles to support threat assessment and signature reduction activities.
• Design and optimize radomes that balance electromagnetic performance with structural and environmental requirements.
• Lead the integration of antenna systems across UAV platforms, ensuring reliable performance of navigation, communication, radar, and other wireless subsystems.
• Optimize the coexistence of multiple antenna systems by evaluating placement, coupling, and electromagnetic interactions.
• Design and evaluate antenna elements and arrays for aerospace applications.
• Support antenna validation through laboratory, field, and anechoic chamber measurements, including radiation patterns, reflection coefficients, and other key performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across RF, avionics, systems engineering, mechanical design, and flight testing to deliver fully integrated solutions.

Kenntnisse

Electromagnetic simulation

Antenna design and optimization

Radar Cross Section simulations

RF/microwave engineering

Python/MATLAB automation

Wireless communications

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering / Electromagnetics / Telecommunications / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

HFSS 3D Layout

PyAEDT

Microwave Office / AWR

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Destinus is seeking an electromagnetic foundation engineer to design, simulate, and optimize RF and mmWave technologies for autonomous aerospace systems. You will develop antenna systems and validate them through measurements, supporting navigation, communication, radar, and other subsystems on UAV platforms.

You will collaborate with RF, avionics, systems engineering, and flight test teams to deliver integrated solutions in a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on security screening