Role Overview
The Antennas Business Unit designs and supports advanced antenna systems for aerospace applications, including communication, navigation, and identification products.
We are seeking a Capability Lead & Principal Antenna Engineer to lead antenna design and sustainment activities across the full lifecycle, from requirements and concept development through to simulation, prototyping, testing, and production support.
The role also includes line management of the Antenna Design Team, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and driving professional development.
You will work closely with senior engineering leadership to deliver both strategic and operational objectives across the business unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design, development, and testing of RF and antenna systems
- Carry out electromagnetic simulation and performance optimisation
- Support RF test, verification, and qualification activities
- Lead requirements capture, analysis, and customer engagement
- Oversee prototype testing and product validation
- Support bids, technical proposals, and project estimates
- Maintain project plans with Project Managers and report progress
- Line manage the antenna team, including mentoring, reviews, and development
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong RF, antenna, and microwave engineering background
- Experience with EM simulation tools (e.g. CST, HFSS, FEKO)
- Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analysers)
- Background in antenna design and RF circuit principles
- Experience with antenna test ranges / anechoic chambers
- Proven team leadership or line management experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills
Key Measures
- Technical and leadership growth
- Delivery of projects to cost and schedule
- Innovation in design and development
- Effective team workload and resource management