Job Title:
Senior Antenna Systems Design Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi (Relocation Provided)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Antenna Systems Design Engineer to lead the architecture, design, simulation, and validation of advanced antenna systems for long-range wireless communication and compact radar platforms. This role sits at the core of RF system performance, ensuring antenna solutions are optimised not only in isolation but also when fully integrated onto complex platforms.
Core Accountabilities:
- Define and design antenna architectures for long-range wireless communication systems
- Define and design antenna architectures for small radar systems
- Design and implement new communication and electronics subsystems as related to antennas and antenna systems
- Define and design antenna measurement systems and setups
- Simulate and validate antenna performance when installed on platforms
- Participate in field-tests for systems and suggest optimal antenna placement and ways to optimize performance
- Write technical reports and keep up to date with developments in relevant technology
- Investigate and conduct root cause analysis to identify defects and system problems, and propose viable solutions
- Recommend design modifications and equipment updates
- Knowledge of electro-optical communication system front-ends
- Knowledge of front-end RF protection systems
- Support, lead and mentor junior engineers and share knowledge
Qualifications / Experience:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in antenna system design
- Experience with high frequency simulation tools
- Experience with antennas for avionics
- Experience with antenna array systems
- Experience with beam-forming / direction finding
- Experience with antenna measurement and characterization
- Experience in RF propagation modelling
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
