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# Antenna Design Engineer

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Beamforming, Satcom, Systems Integration, Hfss, SC Clearance, Ansys
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3010424771-2

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in:
 + Electronic Engineering
 + RF Engineering
 + Telecommunications Engineering
 + Physics
 + Mathematics or equivalent STEM discipline
 * Proven experience designing and developing RF and microwave antenna systems.
 * Strong understanding of:
 + Electromagnetic theory
 + RF propagation
 + Microwave engineering
 + Antenna theory
 * Experience using EM simulation tools such as:
 + CST Microwave Studio
 + HFSS (Ansys)
 + FEKO
 + ADS
 + EMPro
 * Knowledge of antenna measurement techniques and RF testing.
 * Familiarity with network analysers, spectrum analysers and RF test equipment.
 * Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and requirements.
 * Experience producing engineering documentation to a high standard.

Desirable Experience

 * Defence, Aerospace or Avionics experience.
 * Active or previously held SC Clearance.
 * Phased Array Antenna design.
 * AESA Radar systems.
 * Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
 * SATCOM antenna technologies.
 * Airborne communication systems.
 * UAV/UAS antenna integration.
 * Missile guidance or radar programmes.
 * MIMO and beamforming technologies.
 * EMC/EMI compliance testing.
 * Antenna integration into harsh environments.

Key Technologies

 * RF & Microwave Systems
 * Antenna Design
 * Phased Arrays
 * Beamforming
 * Electronic Warfare
 * Radar Systems
 * SATCOM
 * Avionics Communication Systems
 * HFSS
 * CST Microwave Studio
 * FEKO
 * EMC/EMI
 * RF Testing
 * Electromagnetic Simulation
 * Defence Communications

Personal Attributes

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
 * Self-motivated with a collaborative approach.
 * Comfortable working within highly regulated Defence environments.
 * Capable of managing multiple work packages simultaneously.

## Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, simulation, development, testing, and optimisation of advanced antenna systems across a range of military and aerospace applications. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including RF, Electronics, Systems, Mechanical, and EMC specialists to deliver high-performance solutions meeting demanding operational requirements., * Design and develop antenna systems for Defence, Aerospace and Communications applications.

 * Perform antenna modelling, simulation and optimisation using industry-standard EM tools.
 * Design antennas covering HF, VHF, UHF, L, S, C, X and Ku band applications.
 * Conduct electromagnetic analysis and performance assessments.
 * Develop phased arrays, multifunction antennas, airborne antennas and conformal antenna solutions.
 * Generate technical reports, design documentation and engineering artefacts.
 * Support antenna prototyping, integration and qualification testing.
 * Undertake RF measurements and validation in laboratory and anechoic chamber environments.
 * Analyse antenna performance characteristics including:
 + Gain
 + Radiation patterns
 + Efficiency
 + Bandwidth
 + Polarisation
 + VSWR
 + Impedance matching
 * Support system-level integration with RF front-end and communications equipment.
 * Work alongside certification and compliance teams to ensure regulatory and military standards are achieved.
 * Participate in design reviews and customer technical meetings.