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Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop state-of-the-art spacecraft communication antennas.
Be part of a design team or assume a supervisory role to perform RF analysis antenna systems performance.
Use industry standard modeling tools (e.g. TICRA) to predict performance in the space environment, thermal and manufacturing distortion, scattering, as well as coupling with spacecraft and other antennas.
Perform high power capability assessment of antenna designs (e.g. PIM & Multipactor).
Conduct design and customer reviews (internal design reviews, Preliminary Design Review [PDR], Critical Design Review [CDR]) to ensure RF performance requirements are met.
Provide RF support to the test of antenna feed chains and antenna assemblies.
Contribute to R&D programs.
Contribute to the preparation of proposals.
Profile:
Candidate must have a strong Electromagnetic/ Microwave background and experience in the design of spacecraft antennas.
5 to 10 years experience in the field of spacecraft antenna products (e.g. feed chains, reflector antenna systems).
Self driven and motivated.
Proficient in English Language both written and spoken. French would be a benefit.
University Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Masters preferred.