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Antenna Designer / Specialist

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
20 Oct 2019
Reference
P7592

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Discipline
Design
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The opportunity
 
MBDA has entered the next phase of its exciting evolution as a world class and dominant European missile company. The growing workload within MBDA has created exciting opportunities for an Antenna Desiger/Specialist.
 
 
The Role
 
This role involves the design and development of novel antenna sub-system solutions to support higher level product developments. This will encompass creating, analysing and prototyping designs that, whilst constrained by limited available physical space and a harsh operating environment (vibration, shock, thermal, etc.) will still meet tough customer specifications and requirements.
 
The role will also include the ownership and delivery of the strategic vision for the department’s antenna solutions through research and development of an antenna product line. This will include establishing and building strategic relationships in relation to antennas, both internally to MBDA and externally.
 
As well as providing the focal point for the strategic and detail design work, the role will also involve making technical contributions where extensive and diversified knowledge of antenna principles are necessary; assisting less experienced members of the team as required.
 
There will be a demand to work closely with RF Engineers, Systems Teams, Firmware & Software developers, Digital Electronics Designers and with other related teams such as Component Engineering, PCB Design/Layout, Mechanical Engineering, manufacturing and others.
 
Businesses must continuously improve and MBDA is no exception.  Identification and implementation of improvement activities will be part of the role.  The activities of the role may span the international boundary and encompass our French and Italian colleagues which will involve the need for international travel
 
What’s in it for you?
 
This role provides a unique opportunity to apply your skills within a growing company and multi-skilled team. Exposure to complex and technologically advanced projects and products provides a stimulating experience.  Working with highly talented and motivated engineers, in a friendly and supportive environment, provides one of the best environments to further career aspirations and achieve a real feeling of success.
 
What’s great about the team?
 
The Engineering Design Teams are multi-disciplined, dynamic and focussed on achieving complex design solutions that meet project needs whilst adhering to demanding timescales. Teams are located together enabling easy communication and exchange of ideas and knowledge for the good of all in the team.
 
What we are looking for?
 
High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. To be suitable for this role, Individuals will be able to demonstrate the majority of the following attributes:
  • Likely to be degree (or suitably) qualified in RF Electronics or a closely related subject, preferably specialising in antennas.
  • Proven experience in Antenna Design and antenna product development covering a range of microwave frequencies; experience of UHF and/or frequencies in excess of X-band an advantage.
  • Solid knowledge on EM theory and expertise with EM simulation tools such as CST or HFSS.
  • Experience with embedded antenna design and miniaturized antenna design is a plus.
  • Good knowledge of transmission line theory, matching circuits, active and passive RF circuit design.
  • Experience with the characteristics and design of various antenna types is required.
  • Familiarity with CAD software packages such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo would be an advantage.
  • Hands-on experience performing S-parameter measurements and antenna pattern measurements, using anechoic chambers etc, including an ability to instruct external test houses, is essential.
  • Data post-processing using a tool such as Matlab is desirable.
  • Knowledge of practical RF system design, including passive and active design such as path loss calculation, cascade noise figure, intercept point is desirable.
  • Knowledge of EM propagation in multipath environments and channel models is desirable.
  • A good understanding of the complete product development process preferably for defence products is desirable.
  • Experience of developing and delivering a strategic roadmap.
  • Ability to develop and build strategy relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and work well as a team member in a team consisting of different design disciplines.
  • Possess excellent problem solving skills.
  • Good engineering work practice, excellent team player.
  • Self-motivated and reliable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills being able to communicate with all levels effectively; able to challenge, negotiate and influence to achieve a desired goal/outcome.
 
What you would get
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, an employee funded voluntary private healthcare scheme, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
                                  
     
    MBDA UK require all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

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Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
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Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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