RF Antennae Design and Development Engineer

Expleo Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Job summary

Expleo Group in Preston is looking for a highly organised RF Antennae Design Engineer to join our innovative Hardware Development team. The role involves collaborating with mechanical and electronic engineers to develop cutting-edge antenna designs and managing documentation in compliance with ISO 9001.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in antenna design, proficiency in CST Microwave Studio, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and competitive company benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Antenna design.
• Experience in using CST Microwave Studio or similar software.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop new antenna designs with engineering teams.
• Create designs using 3D EM simulation software.
• Assist with prototype assembly and testing.
• Manage engineering change notes adhering to ISO 9001.

Skills

Antenna design

CST Microwave Studio

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

VNA (Vector Network Analyzer)

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated RF Antennae Design Engineer to join our proactive and innovative Hardware Development team.

Responsibilities

• Work individually or in teams alongside mechanical and electronic engineers to develop new antenna designs.
• Develop designs using 3D EM simulation software CST Microwave Studio, MATLAB and SIMULINK.
• Assist with assembly and testing of prototype designs.
• Communicate with clients, internal and external project managers, and test houses to ensure workflow remains on schedule.
• Participate in and lead design reviews and manage engineering change notes through the product development process in line with ISO 9001 procedures
• Create and maintain project, design and test documentation.
• Provide management information on design developments for reporting purposes as required.
• Adherence to all health, safety, environmental & quality policies and standards
• Any other duties as the business requires

Qualifications

• Ideally a degree qualified, chartered engineer or working towards chartered status within a recognised and relevant professional body.
• The SE may hold an HNC in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain

Essential Skills

• Proven track record in Antenna design
• Experience of using CST Microwave Studio (or similar)
• Familiarity with antenna radiation pattern measurements (near-field or far-field)
• Experience of using VNA’s or similar antenna measurement equipment
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work autonomously on tasks and as part of larger interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to initiate, plan and organise.
• Proficient in using all Microsoft office packages

Desired Skills

• Industrial experience or relevant academic experience in the field of antennas is desirable.
• Production of antenna designs at RF, microwave or mm-wave frequencies (especially wideband topologies) would be advantageous.
• Hands-on experience of antenna-based systems for defence, aerospace, or commercial applications desirable

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• This role may require security clearance and our offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The details of this requirement will be discussed at interview.
• If applying for this role, please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

Disability Confidence

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive