Our client is a leading provider of cutting-edge communication solutions, including RF and antenna products. They are currently searching for an Antenna Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of advanced antennas for use primarily with base stations, vehicles and handheld systems in public safety, law enforcement, and mobile communications systems.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, modeling & analysis, fabrication, testing, and measurement of innovative antennas
• Develop novel concepts and new designs that satisfy the long-term antenna needs of the company
• Perform computer-aided design and analysis of innovative antennas
• Provide antenna specifications, design requirements, and simulations
• Provide R&D technical support to the antenna engineer manager/team lead.
• Carry out antenna prototype development and testing, both in the lab and in the field
• Perform near and far-field testing of antennas in state-of-the-art facilities
• Design for novel and challenging antennas in the low band, VHF, UHF, and 5G/6G, mobile wireless communication systems

Qualifications:

• Ph.D./Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience designing, simulating, analyzing, and testing antennas
• Knowledge or experience in the design of wideband and high-efficiency handheld whip antenna design in VHF and UHF
• Knowledge or experience in the design of Satcom antennas, massive MIMO, and beam-forming/steering antennas
• Knowledge of the latest technologies in antenna design (5G/6G MIMO, Metamaterials, reconfigurable structures, etc.) would be an asset
• Strong ability to use antenna EM simulation tools like HFSS
• Hands-on experience in antenna rapid prototyping
• Hands-on experience in testing and tuning RF components and/or antennas (VNA, antenna pattern measurement systems, gain, efficiency, VSWR/return loss, isolation, etc.)
• Knowledge of Passive Intermodulation (PIM) and PIP
• Working experience with PCB design process and software tools (OrCAD or similar) would be an asset
• Knowledge of and exposure to high-volume and high-quality manufacturing processes