Senior Antenna Engineer

Kelvin Hughes Limited; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation with annual奖

Job summary

HENSOLDT is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer in the UK to lead antenna research, design, and development. You will oversee test methodology, work with RF and systems teams, and ensure manufacturability and quality across production environments.

The role involves coordinating with hardware, software, and procurement teams, driving RF design initiatives, and delivering on program requirements in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Printed and waveguide antenna design/development at microwave frequencies.
• RF Component design and/or selection including Rotary Joints, RF filters, splitters, combiners.
• Knowledge of High Power RF amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Limiters, Circulators, Filters, Mixers and Phase Locked Loop usage would be advantageous, particularly modelling aspects to support RF engineers in simulation.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (e.g. Spectrum Analysers, Vector Network Analysers).
• Antenna theory and design and test including array antennas, including slotted array and printed antennas.
• Design for test and design for manufacture.
• Experience of a Production Environment (e.g. near field scanning, compact ranges and anechoic chambers).
• Good command of written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead antenna research and development.
• Maintain antenna designs – including data and test methodology for product improvements.
• Oversee derivation of requirements and verification & validation requirements.
• Provide technical support to Algorithm Research, Systems, Hardware engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers and Customers.
• Support antenna and RF designs and Production Test facilities and methodologies.
• Address manufacturability issues and perform trend and root cause analysis.
• Ensure Engineering Procedures are followed and quality is maintained in design and manufacture.
• Generate estimates, plans and manage antenna work packages.
• Maintain documentation.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Skills

Antenna design

RF design

MW frequencies

English communication

Tools

Spectrum Analyser

Vector Network Analyser

Antenna design software

Job description

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The Senior Antenna Engineer is responsible for significant work packages of Antenna design, modelling and development, test and support as well as support to Radar Systems analysis and some aspects for RF design and modelling.

Job Functions

• Proactively lead antenna research and development.
• Maintain antenna designs – including design and test methodology and design data, including for product Improvements and obsolescence management.
• Oversee derivation of requirements and specifications and verification & validation requirements.
• Provide technical support to the wider Algorithm Research team, as well as Systems, Hardware engineering teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers and Customers.
• Support antenna and RF designs and antenna Production Test facilities and methodologies.
• Support manufacturability issues – responding to technical issues, undertaking trend analysis and root cause analysis.
• Ensure that Engineering Procedures are correctly followed, and the quality is maintained through design and manufacture.
• Generate estimates, plans and generally manage antenna related work packages.
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Requirements Essential

• Printed and waveguide antenna design/development at microwave frequencies - comfortable with practical aspects of design and tolerance analysis.
• RF Component design and/or selection including Rotary Joints, RF filters, splitters, combiners
• Knowledge of High Power RF amplifier, Low Noise Amplifiers, Limiters, Circulators, Filters, Mixers and Phase Locked Loop usage would be advantage, particularly modelling aspects to support RF engineers in simulation
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (e.g. Spectrum Analysers, Vector Network Analysers).
• Antenna theory and design and test including array antennas, including slotted array and printed antennas
• Design for test and design for manufacture.
• Experience of a Production Environment (e.g. good understanding of processes such as near field scanning, compact ranges and anechoic chambers).
• Self-motivated and enjoys working within a team.
• Good command of written and verbal English.

Requirements Desirable

• Familiar with antenna design software.
• Familiar with Altair RF and antenna design software
• Working knowledge of radar or closely related applications
• Experience of any of the following:
• Knowledge of adjacent fields, such as radar systems modelling.
• Experience of requirements management and/or systems engineering disciplines.
• Use of MATLAB, Python and AI
• EMC
• Regulatory compliance (e.g. FCC, ITU or ETSI requirements)

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.