Antenna Engineer

Saab Finland Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Exercise and culture benefit

Leisure-time accident insurance

Employee share matching program

Commute support – public transport or

Job summary

Saab Finland Oy seeks an Antenna Engineer in Tampere to own antenna development from simulation to testing and production integration. You will design, prototype, and optimize antennas for demanding, high-reliability applications in collaboration with system design, software, hardware, and testing teams.

You will validate designs with measurements and ensure manufacturability, while contributing to the full product lifecycle and issuing bilingual technical documentation in Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with a focus on electromagnetics.
• Experience in antenna design, optimization, and measurements.
• Knowledge of production-ready designs and environmental testing.
• Ability to communicate with multiple internal teams and manage trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, prototype, and optimize antennas for high-reliability systems.
• Use CST/HFSS to optimize performance and verify with measurements.
• Collaborate with system design, software, hardware, and test teams.
• Prepare documentation in Finnish and English.

Skills

Antenna Design

Antenna Optimization

Stakeholder Collaboration

Environmental Testing

High Reliability Systems

Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Physics (Electromagnetics)

Tools

MATLAB

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

Join our Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Development team in Tampere and play a key role in designing advanced antenna solutions for state‑of‑the‑art electronic warfare systems.

In this position, you will take ownership of antenna development from simulation and prototyping to testing and product integration. Your role As an Antenna Engineer, you will design, simulate, prototype, and optimize antennas for demanding high‑reliability applications. You will collaborate closely with system design, software, hardware, and testing teams to define requirements and develop effective antenna solutions.

In this role, you will use simulation tools to optimize antenna performance, validate designs through measurements, and develop functional prototypes that meet technical and environmental requirements. You will also contribute to ensuring that your designs are manufacturable and suitable for production.

Depending on your expertise and interests, you will have an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies while also engaging with practical radio technology, electronics, mechanics, and embedded software. The position offers involvement throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept development and design to testing and product realization.

Documentation is an essential part of designing high‑reliability systems, and you will create and maintain technical documentation in both Finnish and English. The role is primarily based at our office and laboratory facilities in Tampere, though occasional international travel may be required.

We value self‑directed professionals who take ownership of their work, contribute new ideas, and thrive in an environment built on collaboration, openness, and mutual trust.

What you will be part of Saab Sensor Technology Center in Tampere is part of the Surveillance business area. Our teams develop extremely versatile and innovative electronic warfare systems, motivated by a clear goal: to keep people and society safe.

As an example of a brilliant product that we are developing in Tampere, check out Sirius Compact! Our product development team builds complex hardware modules and devices, where size, weight, and power consumption are minimized.

We offer diverse responsibilities across the full product development life cycle and opportunities to develop skills in your area of interest. Your workplace will be at Saab Sensor Technology Center in Tampere, in newly renovated premises.

We value work‑life balance and offer flexible working hours.

On top of joining a team of highly talented professionals and fun people, we offer a wide range of employee benefits, including a lunch benefit, exercise and culture benefit, leisure‑time accident insurance, an employee share matching program, and support for your daily commute through public transport benefits or parking options.

Please note that some of the tasks in this position are connected to defense secrecy. A drug test and approved security clearance in accordance with the Finnish Security Clearance Act (726/2014) are required for the selected applicant.

The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found, and the start date can be agreed flexibly.

At Saab, you'll be empowered to make a real difference. Join colleagues worldwide who share one purpose – keeping people and society safe through innovative defence and security solutions.

What makes that difference possible? You. We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one‑fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today.

But technology alone doesn't create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that's what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do.

You'll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.

Requirements

• Experience in antenna design and optimization using various simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, or similar
• Strong understanding of key antenna performance metrics, including gain, efficiency, return loss, radiation patterns, and bandwidth
• Proficiency in using measurement equipment, such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers
• Advanced skills in MATLAB are highly valuable
• An M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, with a focus on Electromagnetics
• Experience in making design trade-offs and negotiating with internal stakeholders to prioritize key performance metrics
• Knowledge of different antenna types and the ability to identify performance limitations
• Experience with environmental testing and military equipment standards

Benefits

• lunch benefit
• exercise and culture benefit
• leisure‑time accident insurance
• employee share matching program
• support for your daily commute through public transport benefits or parking options