Job Title: Senior Antenna Design Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: c£60,000 DOE
Location: Leominster, Herefordshire

Reporting directly to the Chief RF Engineer, this exciting position is for an experienced Antenna Design Engineer. Working as a key member of the Engineering Team you will provide antenna design expertise to produce new antenna designs to meet customer specifications and to develop new antenna products to grow Steatite's offering. You will be working alongside other RF, Mechanical and Electronic Engineers to assist Sales, Commercial and Production departments to develop concepts, proposals, and solutions to meet customer expectations.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

Work individually or in teams alongside mechanical and electronic engineers to develop new antenna designs.
Develop designs using 3D EM simulation software CST Microwave Studio.
Assist with assembly and testing of prototype designs.
Communicate with project managers, sales, procurement, commercial and production departments to ensure workflow remains on schedule.
Participate in and lead design reviews and manage engineering change notes through the product development process in line with ISO 9001 procedures.
Mentor and develop junior team members
Create and maintain project and design documentation.
Provide management information on design developments for reporting purposes as required.
Adherence to all health, safety, environmental & quality policies and standards
Key Competencies:

Proven track record in Antenna design
Experience of using CST Microwave Studio (or similar)
Familiarity with antenna radiation pattern measurements (near-field or far-field)
Experience of using VNA's or similar antenna measurement equipment
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
Ability to work autonomously on tasks and as part of larger interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to successfully develop junior team members.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
Ability to initiate, plan and organise.
Proficient in using all Microsoft office packages
Advantageous but not essential:

Industrial experience or relevant academic experience in the field of antennas is desirable.
Production of antenna designs at RF, microwave or mm-wave frequencies (especially wideband topologies) would be advantageous.
Hands-on experience of antenna-based systems for defence, aerospace, or commercial applications desirable.
Education / Competences

You will have an Engineering degree to at least Bachelors level.
Have good attention to detail, conscientious, and takes pride in work output.
Be able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
Have a flexible and adaptable approach
Be curious - inquisitive and open minded, seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value.
Be collaborative - able to work effectively and inclusively with a range of people.
Be driven to deliver - Determined and resourceful to deliver the best results for the business.
Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing with length of service.
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension - 5% employee, 4% employer (salary sacrifice)
4x salary life assurance
Development opportunities relevant to your role
Enrolled in Employee Share Scheme following 12 months service.
Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
· Corporate Health Cash Plan including cover for dependents.
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Discounted Gym membership
· Retail & Travel discount scheme
· Wellbeing App
Cycle to Work Scheme
EV Scheme