Title:

Antenna RF Engineer

Location:

Hertfordshire

Salary:

GBP 25.00 to GBP 45.00

Description:

: Job Profile RF design and analysis of communications antennas for spacecraft (mainly but not exclusively reflector antennas) Use of in house and proprietary software associated with the above Generation of reports and presentation material associated with the above Attendance at meetings, presentation of results Work package management PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. RF design, analysis and verification of spacecraft feed chain components using in house and proprietary software packages 2. RF analysis of antenna feed chains including the calculation of their performance in the space environment thermal and manufacturing distortions scattering, coupling and other interactions with the spacecraft and the other antennas on it. 3. Participation in proposal activities. 4. RF design, analysis and verification of satellite antennas using in house and proprietary software packages 5. Contributing to innovative R&D programmes 6. Provision of RF support to the test of antenna feed chains and antenna assemblies. 7. Active involvement in integrated design team including support to drawing office, mechanical and thermal design 8. Generating presentation material for design reviews and presenting material at meetings 9. Attendance at and contributions to seminars and conferences Qualifications and/or skills Essential:BSc or equivalent in relevant engineering or scientific discipline. Software - Poss and Grasp (Ticra) Maths and Physics A level Desirable:PhD; skills in use of antenna design software Previous Experience Desirable:Previous antenna design experience, especially shaped reflector antennas Candidates must have the Capacity to be Security Cleared prior to taking up the position.