Antenna RF Engineer

Thales Alenia Space; Roma; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space is seeking an Antenna RF Engineer to design and develop antenna solutions for satellite programs, including RF front-ends and complex beam-formers. You will model, simulate, and optimize antennas and passive components for space applications, selecting appropriate space-qualified technologies.

You should have a BSc in a relevant field, strong English skills, and prior space‑sector experience.

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent English, both oral and written.
• Experience in space projects, preferably in the design and development of Antenna RF components.
• Team player with a methodical approach to work, able to work autonomously and set priorities.
• Committed to assigned tasks and schedules, willing to propose solutions with a spirit of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Antenna RF solutions in satellite programs, projects, R&D studies, and industrial activities.
• Perform RF Design of Antennas involving passive components and active RF front-ends, including concept formulation and trade-offs.
• Synthesize, design circuits, and perform electromagnetic modeling and simulation of Antennas and components, including complex beam-formers.
• Select and define technology, manufacturing processes, and procedures for space-qualified Antennas development.
• Implement components development plans, monitor workshops and suppliers, and prepare purchase orders.
• Test Antenna and RF Subsystems/Components and prepare relevant reporting.
• Contribute to proposals, provide technical project management, and prepare technical reports and program reviews.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, or suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Results-oriented

Innovative solutions

Antenna design

RF simulation

Matlab/programming

Team collaboration

Project management basics

Education

BSc in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

CST Suite

ADS

TICRA Tools

GRASP

POS

Feko

Job description

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for an Antenna RF Engineer

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

• You have graduated with a BSc qualification in a relevant discipline.
• You have excellent English, both oral and written.
• You have previous working experience in Space projects, preferably in the design and development of Antenna RF components.
• You are a team player with a methodical approach to work, able to work autonomously and set priorities.
• You are committed to assigned tasks and schedules, willing to propose solutions with a spirit of innovation.

COMPETENCIES

• You have strong analytical skills, a pragmatic and product/results-oriented approach, and the ability to generate innovative solutions.
• You are familiar with design and technological aspects specific to the development of Antennas and passive components for space applications.
• You have very good knowledge of SW tools for the design of Antennas and RF devices (Microwave Office, HFSS, CST Suite, ADS, Microwave Wizard, TICRA Tools, GRASP, POS, Feko, etc.).
• You have knowledge of Matlab and/or at least one programming language (Fortran90 or C++).
• Basic knowledge of standard Project Management techniques and tools is considered a strong asset.

LIFE AS A SENIOR ANTENNA RF ENGINEER ROLE

• Design and develop Antenna RF solutions in the frame of satellite programs, projects, R&D studies, and industrial activities.
• Perform RF Design of Antennas involving both passive components and active antenna RF front-ends, including concept formulation, feasibility, and trade-off.
• Synthesize, design circuits, and perform electromagnetic modeling and simulation of Antennas and components, including complex beam-formers.
• Select and define the most appropriate technology, manufacturing processes, and procedures for the development of space-qualified Antennas.
• Implement components development plans, monitor workshops and suppliers, and prepare purchase orders.
• Test Antenna and RF Subsystems/Components and prepare relevant reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, provide technical management of projects and studies, and prepare technical reports and program review documentation.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, or suppliers.

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:

• Room for and attention to personal development
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution
• Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

• Type of contract: Permanent
• Experience: 6 – 11 Years
• CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category
• € 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67
• VC Target Rate up to 8%
• CIPI up to 1.822€
• Performance Bonus (PDR): up to 4.550€

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife.