Antenna Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente pour un ingénieur en conception d'antennes au sein d'une équipe d'ingénierie innovante. Vous serez impliqué dans la conception et le développement d'antennes avancées, en soutenant des projets de pointe. Le candidats retenu aura une expérience antérieure dans la conception d'antennes et maîtrisera les outils de simulation. Un ensemble complet d'avantages est offert, y compris un plan de bonus et des opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (based on company performance)

Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews

Overtime paid at an enhanced rate

Flexi-Leave (up to 15 days)

Pension scheme (up to 14%)

Subsidised site facilities and restaurants

Free parking

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée en conception et développement d'antennes.
• Connaissance pratique des outils de simulation tels qu'Ansys HFSS ou CST Studio.
• Compréhension des fréquences micro-ondes, idéalement UHF et X-band ou plus.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir des antennes avancées pour systèmes de recherche haute performance.
• Effectuer des modélisations et des simulations électromagnétiques.
• Collaborer avec diverses équipes, y compris RF et systèmes seeker.

Skills

Antenna Design

Electromagnetic Modelling

MATLAB

Ansys HFSS

CST Studio

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant technical discipline

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Antenna Design Engineer to join a cutting-edge antenna development programme within a highly innovative engineering team.

This role supports the design and development of novel antenna systems and reports to the Seeker and Datalink Systems leadership team. You will contribute to complex designs for multi-mode seekers, from electromagnetic modelling and prototyping through to testing and transition into production.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop advanced antennas for use in high-performance seeker systems, using both active and passive sensor technologies.

Carry out electromagnetic modelling and simulation using Ansys HFSS, with data analysis in MATLAB.

Support prototype builds, anechoic chamber testing, and development hardware transition into pre-production.

Develop compact solutions suitable for harsh environments and constrained spaces.

Collaborate across teams including RF, Seeker Systems, EO & IR Sensors, and external suppliers.

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in antenna design and development.

Hands-on knowledge of simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS or CST Studio.

Understanding of microwave frequencies, ideally including UHF and X-band or higher.

Strong capability with MATLAB for data analysis and post-processing.

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical discipline.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within cross-functional teams.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.