Senior Antenna RF Engineer for Space Systems

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

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space is seeking a Senior Antenna RF Engineer to design and develop Satellite Antenna RF solutions across programs, R&D and industrial activities. You will perform RF design including passive and active front-ends, feasibility studies, and trade-offs.

Ideal candidates have a BSc, excellent English, and prior space project experience in antenna RF components, with strong analytical skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Antenna RF design

Matlab

C++

RF simulation

Project management

Team player

Education

BSc degree

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

CST Suite

ADS

Microwave Wizard

TICRA Tools

GRASP

POS

Feko

Job description

Thales Alenia Space is seeking a Senior Antenna RF Engineer to design and develop Satellite Antenna RF solutions across programs, R&D and industrial activities. You will perform RF design including passive and active front-ends, feasibility studies, and trade-offs.

Ideal candidates have a BSc, excellent English, and prior space project experience in antenna RF components, with strong analytical skills and teamwork.