Description
An Antenna Design Engineer with recent experinece in the UK defence environment is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.
Responsibilities:
* 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; eg 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 Microwave, RF and Analogue Design
* Clear understanding of engineering tools, processes and procedures
* Be conversant with RF/Microwave design tools including HFSS and MATLAB (CST/ADS/FEKO is also desirable but not essential)
* Process complex array data using MATLAB
* Take early prototype designs into serial production
* Be able to write high quality test requirements and test reports
* Generate plan of activities and manage own work
* Consistent ability to deliver required output within agreed timescales
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