ANTENNA ELECTROMAGNETIC R&D ENGINEER

Thomas Search Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer role in Farnborough, Hampshire. Salary 40,000–65,000 GBP per year (DOE) plus benefits, full-time, site-based position.

You will develop and model antennas and EM systems for defence and commercial programs, supporting bids and delivering to internal and external stakeholders within the Electromagnetics Group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of antenna theory and metamaterials.
• Experience with EM modelling tools and RF design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop antennas and related systems for defence and commercial applications.
• Model electromagnetic interactions for complex EN systems.
• Advise customers on EM modelling and design and support bid development.

Skills

Antenna design

EM modelling

RF theory

PCB integration

Education

Degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

HFSS

Job description

Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer Location: Farnborough, Hampshire Salary: £40,000 to £65,000pa (DOE) plus benefits

From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our client's mission is to empower and protect lives. As an Antenna Electromagnetic Engineerat their Farnborough campus, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role:

As an Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and modelling antennas and electromagnetic systems that support both defence and commercial applications, helping to advance innovative technologies and programmes.

Day-to-day, you'll be part of the Electromagnetics Group within the Advanced Materials and Devices team, supporting technical leads, managing your own workload, running work packages, and contributing to ongoing projects across defence and commercial portfolios. You will work autonomously day-to-day, while also being an active member of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development of novel antennas and related systems for civil and defence applications
• Electromagnetic (EM) modelling of complex EM interactions on internal and external programmes
• Providing advice to internal and external customers on EM modelling and design
• Supporting the delivery of key programmes relating to antennas, communications, and sensing systems
• Participating in bid development and contributing to technical proposals
• Working across the business to deliver holistic solutions
• Interest in meta-materials and antenna functionality, with any practical exposure to RF seen as a bonus
• Familiarity with CST / HFSS or a willingness to develop skills in modelling and simulation tools
• Some understanding of PCB or circuit board integration, or experience working alongside those who do
• Comfortable organising your own workload and supporting others in the team where needed
• Able to work independently and contribute well within a collaborative group
• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Knowledge of contemporary antenna theory
• Understanding of electromagnetic metamaterials and modelling
• Awareness of EM measurement techniques

Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK government security clearances