At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and model antennas for defence and commercial applications.
- Company: Leading tech firm in defence innovation based in Farnborough.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively.
- Why this job: Join a team of brilliant minds and work with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering; knowledge of antenna theory required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 65000 £ per year.
Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer Location: Farnborough, Hampshire Salary: £40,000 to £65,000pa (DOE) plus benefits. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our client's mission is to empower and protect lives. As an Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer at their Farnborough campus, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role: As an Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and modelling antennas and electromagnetic systems that support both defence and commercial applications, helping to advance innovative technologies and programmes.
Day-to-day, you'll be part of the Electromagnetics Group within the Advanced Materials and Devices team, supporting technical leads, managing your own workload, running work packages, and contributing to ongoing projects across defence and commercial portfolios. You will work autonomously day-to-day, while also being an active member of the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Development of novel antennas and related systems for civil and defence applications
- Electromagnetic (EM) modelling of complex EM interactions on internal and external programmes
- Providing advice to internal and external customers on EM modelling and design
- Supporting the delivery of key programmes relating to antennas, communications, and sensing systems
- Participating in bid development and contributing to technical proposals
- Working across the business to deliver holistic solutions
- Interest in meta-materials and antenna functionality, with any practical exposure to RF seen as a bonus
- Familiarity with CST / HFSS or a willingness to develop skills in modelling and simulation tools
- Some understanding of PCB or circuit board integration, or experience working alongside those who do
- Comfortable organising your own workload and supporting others in the team where needed
- Able to work independently and contribute well within a collaborative group
- Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Knowledge of contemporary antenna theory
- Understanding of electromagnetic metamaterials and modelling
- Awareness of EM measurement techniques
Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK government security clearances.
ANTENNA ELECTROMAGNETIC R&D ENGINEER in Farnborough employer: Thomas Search Ltd
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