Antenna Systems Architect - RF Design & Test Lead

HENSOLDT AG; Enfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT AG is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead significant work packages in antenna design, modelling and development, testing and support, with cross-functional liaison to radar systems analysis.

The role requires hands-on experience with microwave antenna design, RF components, and software-based modelling, plus familiarity with test equipment and production environments. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Printed and waveguide antenna design at microwave frequencies.
• RF component design/selection including rotary joints, RF filters, splitters, combiners.
• Knowledge of high power RF amplifiers, LNAs, limiters, circulators, filters, mixers, and PLLs.
• Antenna system design using software modelling packages.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analysers, vector network analysers).
• Antenna theory and design and test including array antennas (slotted/printed).
• Design for test and design for manufacture.
• Experience in a Production Environment (near-field scanning, compact ranges, anechoic chambers).
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead antenna research and development.
• Maintain antenna designs, design/test methodology, and data; support product improvements and obsolescence management.
• Oversee derivation of requirements, specifications, and verification & validation requirements.
• Provide technical support to Algorithm Research, Systems, Hardware, Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers and Customers.
• Support antenna and RF designs and Production Test facilities and methodologies.
• Address manufacturability issues with issue responses, trend analysis and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure Engineering Procedures are followed and quality is maintained through design and manufacture.
• Generate estimates, plans and manage antenna-related work packages.
• Maintain adequate documentation for all work.
• Perform other tasks associated with this role.

Skills

Antenna design

RF modelling

Antenna test

Team-oriented

English proficiency

Tools

Altair RF

MATLAB

Python

Job description

HENSOLDT AG is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead significant work packages in antenna design, modelling and development, testing and support, with cross-functional liaison to radar systems analysis.

The role requires hands-on experience with microwave antenna design, RF components, and software-based modelling, plus familiarity with test equipment and production environments. Strong English communication is essential.