Antenna Calibration Engineer -ENG060

ALL.SPACE; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A satellite communications company in Reading is seeking an Engineer to lead the commissioning of an advanced antenna testing facility. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical Engineering, expertise in Python and MATLAB, and experience with RF calibration. This role involves running state-of-the-art Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) systems and collaborating with a focused team. Benefits include stock options and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Stock Options

Contributory Pension Scheme 3%

25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Free On-Site Gym

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience with calibration and verification of antenna elements such as active phased arrays.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Prior experience in antenna engineering or calibration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Commission and run Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) systems.
• Document calibration procedures and generate reports summarizing findings.
• Run calibration and verification measurements of terminals.
• Develop scripts to validate system functionality.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in MATLAB

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Keysight PNA-X

spectrum analyzers

signal generators

Job description

Overview

ALL.SPACE has developed a smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. Our ground-breaking software-defined service enablement platform integrates intelligent routing, edge computing and on-demand services to deliver unprecedented network resilience and application performance. Our terminal designs operate as fully electronic beam steering systems. Our IP has applications across a wide range of market sectors including aeronautical, land mobile, maritime, and 5G. It provides broadband, multi-beam, two-way communications with dynamic tracking of geostationary and non-geostationary satellites or terrestrial nodes.

We are looking for world class talent to join our high-performing teamworking on cutting edge technologyin the satellite communications industry. We stand by our company values;INTEGRITY, INNOVATION & EXECUTION EXCELLENCE– giving you the opportunity to build your career in an environment where we encourage crisp decision-making, challenging the status-quo, championing your beliefs and ideas, sharing successes (and learning from failures) and working collaboratively with your fellow team members.

ALL.SPACE is committed to practicing and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. We aim to lead by example by making satellite communications a more inviting and accessible industry for all.

Visit www.all.space to learn more.

The successful candidate will be working with an on-site team of around 4-5 people at first to commission a state-of-the-art over-the-air antenna testing facility for our novel Ka-band satcom terminal. This will include leading the set-up and operation of a brand new Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR). You will be responsible for highly technical calibration and qualifications of the terminals. Using your RF/antenna background, you will integrate MATLAB and Python-based control software to control and synchronise the CATR measurement system with a variety of RF infrastructure, including active RF networks, the satcom terminal (API controlled) and RF test equipment including a Keysight PNA-X, PNA, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power sensors, calibration kits and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer that wants to drive a highly technical, novel calibration and measurement system to a production-standard. The successful candidate will own multiple technical development workstreams to use statistical analysis of large RF measurement data-sets to develop our calibration and qualification routines to new heights in order to improve terminal throughput without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities (CATR Commissioning and Development)

• Commission and run state-of-the-art Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) systems
• Run calibration and verification measurements of terminals as part of production
• Run over-the-air development activity in the CATR for next-generation terminals
• Maintain and develop MATLAB control scripts for the CATR system

Antenna Calibration and Verification

• Develop, calibrate, and verify the performance of the calibration system
• Integrate calibration methodologies into system frameworks
• Develop scripts to validate system functionality

Documentation and Reporting

• Document calibration procedures, methodologies, and results for internal reference and regulatory compliance
• Generate reports summarizing findings, including defects and performance metrics; communicate effectively with stakeholders to convey results and recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab
• Experience with calibration and verification of antenna elements such as active phased arrays, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, frequency conversion, ADC & DAC
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with over-the-air RF measurements in anechoic chambers (e.g., Compact Antenna Test Ranges (CATRs), Spherical/Planer Near Field Scanners using RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, vector network analysers and signal generators))
• Solid understanding of antenna principles, including digital and analog circuits, signal processing, and communication protocols
• Prior experience in antenna engineering, calibration, or software development is highly desirable

Please note - due to the nature of the work the successful candidate will be required to be in the office 4 days a week.

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Contributory Pension Scheme 3% standard
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Free On-Site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Discounts Platform