Our client is a leading provider of cutting-edge communication solutions, including RF and antenna products. They are currently searching for an Antenna Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of advanced antennas for use primarily with base stations, vehicles and handheld systems in public safety, law enforcement, and mobile communications systems.
Role and Responsibilities:Design, modeling \& analysis, fabrication, testing, and measurement of innovative antennas
Develop novel concepts and new designs that satisfy the long-term antenna needs of the company
Perform computer-aided design and analysis of innovative antennas
Provide antenna specifications, design requirements, and simulations
Provide R\&D technical support to the antenna engineer manager/team lead.Carry out antenna prototype development and testing, both in the lab and in the field
Perform near and far-field testing of antennas in state-of-the-art facilities
Design for novel and challenging antennas in the low band, VHF, UHF, and 5G/6G, mobile wireless communication systems
Qualifications:Ph.D./Master's degree in Electrical EngineeringAt least 3 years of hands-on experience designing, simulating, analyzing, and testing antennas
Knowledge or experience in the design of wideband and high-efficiency handheld whip antenna design in VHF and UHFKnowledge or experience in the design of Satcom antennas, massive MIMO, and beam-forming/steering antennas
Knowledge of the latest technologies in antenna design (5G/6G MIMO, Metamaterials, reconfigurable structures, etc.) would be an asset
Strong ability to use antenna EM simulation tools like HFSSHands-on experience in antenna rapid prototyping
Hands-on experience in testing and tuning RF components and/or antennas (VNA, antenna pattern measurement systems, gain, efficiency, VSWR/return loss, isolation, etc.)Knowledge of Passive Intermodulation (PIM) and PIPWorking experience with PCB design process and software tools (OrCAD or similar) would be an asset
Knowledge of and exposure to high-volume and high-quality manufacturing processes
