Senior Antenna Engineer

The Antenna Engineer will contribute to the hardware design, modelling, testing and evaluation of satellite communication and payload antennas.

Responsibilities of your role:

• Capture mission requirements and translate them to antenna specifications.
• Design, simulate and characterise antennas from VHF to Ka-Band.
• Perform installed antenna modelling for a variety of different satellite configurations.
• Lead the verification process for testing new and existing systems.
• Develop systems documentation, test plans, production and operational procedures.
• Analyse 3D antenna measurement data to verify the performance against both mission requirements and electromagnetic simulations.
• Provide technical support to the mechanical engineering, payloads, operations, and manufacturing teams.

Basic qualifications:

• BSc, MSc or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Telecommunications, Microwave Engineering or any other relevant engineering degrees.
• Proven experience in design, development, and testing of antennas and microwave components.
• Solid knowledge of antenna design techniques and technologies.
• Proficiency in one or more industry-standard 3D electromagnetic simulation packages; such as CST Microwave Studio or HFSS.
• Hands-on experience performing S-parameter measurements using a VNA.
• Knowledge of antenna pattern characterisation and measurement techniques.
• A good understanding of the product development cycle and design for manufacturing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Knowledge of advanced multilayer antenna and PCB fabrication techniques.
• Experience in designing antennas for the space industry.
• Experience in active antenna design.
• Experience in PCB layout design using Altium Designer.
• Experience in transceiver design.
• Experience in RF chain analysis.
• Knowledge of RF system design.
• Hands on experience performing RF Measurements such as Noise Figure.
• Knowledge of satellite link budget calculations.
• Experience with characterising antennas using near field antenna measurements.
• Experience with designing & testing Phased Array and/or Digital Beamforming Antennas

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in office.

Access to US export controlled software and/or technology may be required. #LI-MI1