Senior Antenna Engineer

Matchtech; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Matchtech Group is partnering with a leading defence organisation in Enfield to recruit a Senior Antenna Engineer for the UK Radar and Naval Solutions team. You will lead research, design, modelling and testing of microwave antenna technologies and support RF system development.

The role requires hands-on experience with antenna theory, RF components and modelling tools, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualificações

• Significant experience in microwave antenna design and development.
• Strong understanding of antenna theory and RF components.
• Experience with modelling software; Altair RF familiarity advantageous.
• Knowledge of RF systems including high-power/low-noise amplifiers, limiters and circulators.
• Experience with production/test environments and DFx considerations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead antenna R&D and engineering work packages.
• Design, model and test printed, waveguide, slotted array and other antennas at microwave frequencies.
• Maintain designs, data, test methodologies and documentation.
• Define requirements, specifications and verification activities.
• Provide technical support to systems, hardware, supply chain and customers.
• Support antenna and RF design, production test facilities and test methodologies.
• Investigate manufacturability issues via trend and root-cause analysis.
• Prepare estimates and project plans while maintaining quality standards.

Conhecimentos

Antenna design

RF engineering

Microwave frequencies

Design for test/DFX

MATLAB/Python

Communication in multidisciplinary 팀

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF/Microwave

Ferramentas

Altair RF

Vector Network Analyser

Spectrum Analyser

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to join its UK Radar and Naval Solutions team in Enfield. This permanent role will involve antenna design, modelling, development, testing and technical support across advanced radar and radio frequency systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading antenna research, development and engineering work packages
• Designing, modelling and testing printed, waveguide, slotted array and other antenna technologies at microwave frequencies
• Maintaining antenna designs, technical data, test methodologies and documentation, including product improvements and obsolescence management
• Deriving technical requirements, specifications and verification and validation activities
• Providing technical support to systems, hardware engineering, supply chain, quality, suppliers and customers
• Supporting antenna and RF design, production test facilities and associated test methodologies
• Investigating manufacturability issues through trend analysis, root cause analysis and technical problem-solving
• Preparing estimates and plans while ensuring engineering procedures, design quality and documentation standards are maintained

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in antenna design and development at microwave frequencies, including practical design and tolerance analysis
• Strong understanding of antenna theory, antenna system design and RF component selection, including rotary joints, filters, splitters and combiners
• Experience using antenna or electromagnetic modelling software; familiarity with Altair RF software would be advantageous
• Knowledge of RF components and systems, including high-power RF amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, limiters, circulators, mixers and phase-locked loops
• Practical experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers and vector network analysers
• Understanding of design for test, design for manufacture and production environments, including near-field scanning, compact ranges and anechoic chambers
• Working knowledge of radar systems, RF engineering, EMC and related defence applications
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with requirements management or systems engineering
• Knowledge of radar systems modelling and related algorithm development
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python, with an interest in applying AI to engineering challenges
• Understanding of regulatory requirements such as FCC, ITU or ETSI standards

Additional Information:

The role supports the development and manufacture of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems within a technically advanced defence environment. The successful applicant will be expected to follow relevant engineering, quality, health and safety procedures and to take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others.