Antenna Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Antenna Design Engineer specializing in GPS applications. This role involves designing and testing cutting-edge antenna systems for aerospace applications, ensuring performance optimization through advanced simulations and innovative designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF design and a degree in engineering, contributing to the full development lifecycle from concept to delivery. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology in an exciting and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Engineering field is required.
• Strong theoretical and practical experience in Antenna and RF design.

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

Job description

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Senior Antenna Design Engineer (GPS applications)

Buckinghamshire

Permanent

Must be British Citizen

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