Phased-Array Antenna Architect - Senior Engineer (Satcom)

World Aquatics; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UNIVITY is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to join our Toulouse office to design and develop first-generation ground terminal antennas, including phased arrays and reflector-based solutions. You will lead RF system architecture, simulations, and integration across disciplines for performance optimization.

The role requires 8+ years in RF/antenna work, hands-on CST/HFSS experience, and strong French/English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master of Science or PhD in Antenna engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in RF and antenna research or development.
• Deep expertise in electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly for phased arrays.
• Proven experience leading to the design of an antenna or phased array system.
• Hands-on experience with 3D EM simulation tools such as CST and HFSS.
• Understanding of the trade-offs between different beamforming architectures (analog, digital, hybrid).
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C#, or C++ is highly appreciated.
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques (anechoic/reverb chambers, near-field probes).
• Knowledge of antenna prototyping tools and fabrication methods.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous, and demanding start-up environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Architect and design next-generation phased array antennas and reflector-based end-to-end—from radiating elements to full arrays, for millimeter-wave applications.
• Define the system-level RF architecture and drive critical trade-offs between analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming to meet SWaP and thermal constraints.
• Perform advanced EM simulations (CST, HFSS) to optimize radiation patterns and array efficiency.
• Collaborate with RF, Electronics, DSP, mechanical, and thermal teams for full integration.
• Contribute to development and testing of digital beamforming algorithms and software.
• Oversee the full hardware lifecycle, including fabrication and environmental qualification.
• Lead or support antenna integration activities within the full system architecture.
• Analyze in-field RF performance data, identify root causes, and propose improvements.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence through design reviews.

Connaissances

Antenna engineering

Phased array design

RF engineering

Programming (Python/MATLAB/C/C++)

Team leadership

Communication (FR/EN)

Formation

Master of Science in Antenna Engineering

PhD in Antenna Engineering

Outils

CST

HFSS

Description du poste

UNIVITY is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to join our Toulouse office to design and develop first-generation ground terminal antennas, including phased arrays and reflector-based solutions. You will lead RF system architecture, simulations, and integration across disciplines for performance optimization.

The role requires 8+ years in RF/antenna work, hands-on CST/HFSS experience, and strong French/English communication.