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Reporting directly to the Chief RF Engineer, this exciting position is for an experienced Antenna Design Engineer. Working as a key member of the Engineering Team you will provide antenna design expertise to produce new antenna designs to meet customer specifications and to develop new antenna products to grow Steatite’s offering. You will be working alongside other RF, Mechanical and Electronic Engineers to assist Sales, Commercial and Production departments to develop concepts, proposals, and solutions to meet customer expectations.
Work individually or in teams alongside mechanical and electronic engineers to develop new antenna designs.
Develop designs using 3D EM simulation software CST Microwave Studio.
Assist with assembly and testing of prototype designs.
Communicate with project managers, sales, procurement, commercial and production departments to ensure workflow remains on schedule.
Participate in and lead design reviews and manage engineering change notes through the product development process in line with ISO 9001 procedures.
Create and maintain project and design documentation.
Provide management information on design developments for reporting purposes as required.
Adherence to all health, safety, environmental & quality policies and standards.
Engineering degree to at least Bachelors or Masters level.
Proven track record in Antenna design.
Familiarity with antenna radiation pattern measurements (near-field or far-field).
Proficient in using all Microsoft office packages.
Industrial experience or relevant academic experience in the field of antennas is desirable.
Hands-on experience of antenna-based systems for defence, aerospace, or commercial applications desirable.
Pay range and compensation package
Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Annual Discretionary Bonus, Salary sacrifice pension, 3-month notice period after probationary period, Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
Corporate Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance program
Discount scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme after 12 months
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