Antenna Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Antenna Design Engineer to contribute to innovative antenna systems for aerospace applications. This role involves the full development lifecycle, from requirements capture to product support. The ideal candidate will possess strong theoretical and practical experience in antenna and RF design, along with familiarity with electromagnetic solvers and RF test equipment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology in communication and navigation. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant Engineering field.
• Experience in aerospace and defence industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test innovative antenna and RF products.
• Conduct electromagnetic simulations to optimise antenna performance.

Skills

Antenna Design

RF Design

Electromagnetic Simulations

Requirements Analysis

Documentation Generation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

CST

FEKO

HFSS

Vector Network Analyser

Spectrum Analyser

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Role Overview:

The client designs and builds an array of Antenna systems for Communication, Navigation and Identification for use in aerospace environments.

They are looking for an Antenna Design Engineer to deliver full development lifecycle from bid support, requirements capture, system level design, concept development, simulation, prototyping, optimisation, verification and products support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test innovative antenna and RF products
• Conduct electromagnetic simulations and analysis to optimise antenna performance
• Maintain knowledge on emerging technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into product designs
• Requirements analysis
• Generate documentation to support product development and verification
• Support the qualification and review of designs to requirements
• Support to the development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Responsible to deliver technical projects within budget and schedule
• Lead or support bid activities, including requirements assessment, concept design and tasks estimation

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering field
• Experience in the aerospace and defence industry
• Strong theoretical and practical experience in Antenna and RF design
• Strong understanding of antenna theory, transmission line theory and RF principles
• Familiar with one or more electromagnetic solvers (CST, FEKO, HFSS)
• Familiar with RF test and measurement equipment such as Vector Network Analysers and Spectrum Analysers
• Use of antenna test ranges / anechoic chambers desirable