Antenna Research and Development Engineer (All Levelsincluding Senior, Microwave or mmWave Experts) Job SummaryNovocomms Limited (“NVC”) –Birmingham NVC is looking for afull-time Antenna Research and Development Engineer (both Microwaveand mmWave experts are welcome) (Ref: 2024MAE07) who are expectedto work closely with RF layout, software, system design teams. Thisjob involves design, testing, characterization, and development ofnew mmWave antenna solutions for consumer, commercial electronicsand Access Points. All levels of experience are welcome, fromjunior to senior, full-time/consultant PhD student is also welcomedas Internship/Part-Time. Duties & Responsibilities · Knowledgeand understanding of microwave/mmWave antenna specifications (EIRP,EIS and CDF etc.) of consumer, commercial electronics and AccessPoints. · Maintaining the competitor analysis reports andliterature review for latest microwave/mmWave antenna technologies.· Antenna research and development across microwave/mmWave bandsfor implementation into various user terminals and Access Points. ·Conduct beam analysis and system analysis. · Simulate, design andimplement antenna/array solutions. · For mmWave antenna engineers,work closely with RF layout engineers to design and optimizeinterconnections between antennas and RF front-ends. · Work in ateam environment at all phases from concept design to finalproducts. · Liaise with suppliers or manufacturers. · Performantenna measurement and analysis the obtained results. · Completetechnical reports for internal and external purposes. · Supportclients with requirements definition, project definition, andproject planning. · Simulate, design and implement innovativeantenna solutions suitable for small form factor devices. ·Collaborate with RF engineers and programming engineers fromproduct concept to production. Essential Knowledge & Skills: ·You should have BEng/MSc (PhD preferred) degrees or equivalentexperience with an emphasis in microwave or mmWave antenna arrays,or antenna-in-packages. · Strong practical and theoreticalbackground and understanding of electromagnetics andantenna/antenna array theory. · Proficiency in electromagneticsolvers such as CST EM Studio, HFSS, ADS, COMSOL, Icepak andCadence Allegro, etc. · Proficiency in MATLAB and Python. · Stronghands-on experience of antenna measurement, anechoic chamber, andRF test equipment. · Strong problem-solving abilities. ·Substantial ability to effectively present ideas in a team.Essential Attributes: · Excellent written and oral communicationskills · Excellent interpersonal skills · Exceptionallyself-motivated and directed · Ability to prioritize, schedule, andexecute activities to efficiently accomplish tasks · Ability tomultitask and manage more than one project at the time Salary:Exceptional compensation package (£45k - £120k per annum depends onexperience), including competitive salary, share options, pensionand bonus. Location: NVC has its current R&D headquarters inBirmingham. Closing Date: 30/09/2024; Number of Positions: 5;Experience – 3 year minimum To apply for this position please sendyour CV with a covering letter explaining how do you meet selectionthe criteria to: You will only hear from us ifyou have been shortlisted. About the Company Novocomms Limited(NVC) was founded to deliver innovative new technology coming fromBritish academia in the field of antenna design. The team havedesigned, developed and patented a pioneering antenna technology.The market for this highly scalable technology is the globaldigital wireless appliance market. NVC’s remarkable innovation hasled to the creation of a significant number of patent applications,both filed and in process.