Senior Antenna Engineer

The Antenna Engineer will contribute to the hardware design, modelling, testing and evaluation of satellite communication and payload antennas. 

Responsibilities of your role: 

• Capture mission requirements and translate them to antenna specifications. 
• Design, simulate and characterise antennas from VHF to Ka-Band. 
• Perform installed antenna modelling for a variety of different satellite configurations. 
• Lead the verification process for testing new and existing systems. 
• Develop systems documentation, test plans, production and operational procedures. 
• Analyse 3D antenna measurement data to verify the performance against both mission requirements and electromagnetic simulations. 
• Provide technical support to the mechanical engineering, payloads, operations, and manufacturing teams. 

Basic qualifications: 

• BSc, MSc or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Telecommunications, Microwave Engineering or any other relevant engineering degrees. 
• Proven experience in design, development, and testing of antennas and microwave components. 
• Solid knowledge of antenna design techniques and technologies. 
• Proficiency in one or more industry-standard 3D electromagnetic simulation packages; such as CST Microwave Studio or HFSS. 
• Hands-on experience performing S-parameter measurements using a VNA.  
• Knowledge of antenna pattern characterisation and measurement techniques. 
• A good understanding of the product development cycle and design for manufacturing requirements. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members and other stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:   

• Knowledge of advanced multilayer antenna and PCB fabrication techniques. 
• Experience in designing antennas for the space industry. 
• Experience in active antenna design. 
• Experience in PCB layout design using Altium Designer. 
• Experience in transceiver design. 
• Experience in RF chain analysis. 
• Knowledge of RF system design. 
• Hands on experience performing RF Measurements such as Noise Figure. 
• Knowledge of satellite link budget calculations. 
• Experience with characterising antennas using near field antenna measurements. 
• Experience with designing & testing Phased Array and/or Digital Beamforming Antennas

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in office.

Access to US export controlled software and/or technology may be required. #LI-MI1