Antenna Engineer

Bluestream People

Leeds

7 months ago

Applications closed

About the Company- Join a leading space technology company with a growing presence in the UK. They work with top space industrial players, delivering capabilities in Space Operations, and Satellite Systems. Specializing in advanced space sensors and communication technology. As they develop their footprint in the UK, they are on the lookout for ambitious professionals to help drive innovation in the space industry and shape the future of exploration and communications.

About the Role- Key Responsibilities:

Develop and validate requirements for antenna/payload communications subsystems.
Perform trade studies, modelling, and simulations to predict system performance and optimize designs to meet requirements.
Support business development teams in customer engagements and solutions.
Define and conduct tests to validate antenna/RF designs against mission requirements.
Create test plans that identify resources, schedules, and cost estimates in line with standards and regulations.
Specify hardware, software, instruments, and equipment requirements to achieve test objectives.

Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s with focus on RF payloads or antenna theory is a plus).

Required Skills

Considerable commercial experience in antenna design research and/or development.
Proficiency in programming with Matlab, Python, or C++.
Expertise in antenna simulation tools and a solid background in phased arrays, element coupling, and scanning.
Knowledge of RF building blocks such as LNAs, Filters, Combiners, SSPAs, TWTAs, and Oscillators.
Familiarity with ESA processes and projects is highly advantageous.

Join Us- If you're passionate about space technology and want to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of space exploration and communications, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Statement- Bluestream Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment.

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