An Antenna Design Engineer is required for a predominantly onsite role in Stevenage.
Required:
* Design and develop RF and microwave antennas which will be used in Datalinks.
* Interact with internal customers and suppliers to understand antenna design requirements, volume constraints and environmental specifications so that the final design is compliant with the overall requirements
* Provide technical advice and assistance in pursuance of existing and new business, particularly in the fields of Antenna Design Capabilities, RF & Microwave Engineering and ensure the effectiveness and competitiveness of the proposed technical solutions
* Diagnose Antenna issues using various methods; e.g. visual inspection, data analysis in design
* Design, simulation & layout using HFSS (understanding limitations of different solvers)
* Design and optimisation of array feed networks
* Complex Antenna Array simulations/optimisation using HPC/cluster
Skillset/experience required:
* RF/Microwave Antenna Design (Narrowband and Wideband)
* RF/Microwave Antenna Array Design
* Antenna test and trials in an anechoic chamber
* Manufacturing techniques, capabilities and constraints
* Use of vector network analysers and other test equipment
* Assessment of installed RCS performance of an Antenna
* Awareness of meta-materials technologies
* Appreciation of mechanical design & module packaging
* Appreciation of mixed signal board techniques
* Appreciation of active Mic...