Senior Antenna Engineer

Matchtech; Bierton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Company bonus scheme

Pension and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Talented Antenna Engineer to join our growing RF team, delivering advanced antenna solutions for aerospace, defence and autonomous platforms. You will participate across the full lifecycle from concept to qualification, modelling, testing and production support.

You will work with CST HFSS FEKO and related tools, analyse performance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent environmental and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing antennas in aerospace/defence or comms environments.
• Strong grasp of electromagnetic theory and RF principles.
• Experience using antenna simulation tools such as CST HFSS FEKO or similar.
• Knowledge of antenna measurement techniques and RF test equipment.
• Understanding of impedance matching, radiation patterns, gain, efficiency and polarisation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise antenna solutions for airborne, maritime and land applications.
• Perform electromagnetic modelling and simulation using industry-standard tools.
• Develop antenna architectures to meet performance, size, weight and environmental requirements.
• Conduct antenna measurements and validation activities, including anechoic chamber testing.
• Support RF system integration, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Analyse and interpret test data, producing technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with RF, electronics, mechanical, systems and software engineers.
• Support product development from concept to production.

Skills

Antenna design

RF modelling

EM theory

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

CST Studio Suite

HFSS

FEKO

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented Antenna Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced RF and communication systems for challenging aerospace, defence, and autonomous platform applications. This is an opportunity to work across the full antenna development lifecycle, from concept and simulation through to testing, integration, and qualification. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of high-performance antennas and RF solutions deployed in demanding real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise antenna solutions for airborne, maritime and land-based applications.
• Perform electromagnetic modelling and simulation using industry-standard tools.
• Develop antenna architectures to meet challenging performance, size, weight and environmental requirements.
• Conduct antenna measurements and validation activities, including anechoic chamber testing.
• Support RF system integration, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Analyse and interpret test data, producing technical reports and recommendations.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including RF, electronics, mechanical, systems and software engineers.
• Support product development through concept, prototyping, verification and production phases.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical presentations and customer discussions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and qualification requirements.

Required Experience

• Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Experience in antenna design and development within a commercial, aerospace, defence or communications environment.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and RF principles.
• Experience using antenna simulation and modelling tools such as CST Studio Suite, HFSS, FEKO or similar.
• Knowledge of antenna measurement techniques and RF test equipment.
• Understanding of impedance matching, radiation patterns, gain, efficiency and polarisation.
• Experience analysing RF performance and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with SATCOM, telemetry, datalinks, GNSS, electronic warfare or radar systems.
• Knowledge of airborne or unmanned systems applications.
• Experience working within highly regulated engineering environments.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification standards and testing.
• Understanding of RF front-end design and system-level integration.
• Experience supporting products from prototype through to manufacture.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Package

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defence technology programmes