RF / Antenna Engineer (M/F)

📜 Context

As part of the reinforcement of an R&D team specializing in satellite communication technologies, we are looking for a RF / Antenna Engineer (M/F) to join an engineering team based in Lausanne.

You will join an interdisciplinary R&D team of highly skilled and passionate engineers working on the development of advanced antenna technologies for airborne and land-mobile applications.

The position offers the opportunity to work across the RF development lifecycle, from early-stage demonstrators to industrialized designs ready for mass production, within a highly innovative technological environment.

📌 Your role

As a RF / Antenna Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, simulation, testing and characterization of RF subsystems and antennas.

Working closely with highly qualified RF and Antenna Design Engineers, you will contribute to the development and validation of high-performance Phased Array Antenna systems.

You will also be strongly involved in troubleshooting and root cause analysis. When test results do not meet expectations, you will investigate the issue, identify its root cause and work with the relevant teams to implement appropriate solutions.

Accurate documentation and clear communication of your work and results will be an essential part of your role.

🎯 Responsibilities

🔹 RF Design, Simulation & Characterization

• Collaborate with RF and Antenna Design Engineers to define, simulate, test and characterize RF subsystems and antennas.
• Contribute to RF and microwave development activities.
• Perform RF testing and characterization activities.
• Analyze test results and identify deviations from expected performance.

🔹 RF & Microwave Engineering

• Apply your knowledge of RF and microwave theory to practical engineering challenges.
• Contribute to the design and testing of RF structures and building blocks.
• Work with RF technologies across Ka, Ku, X, C and S bands.
• Contribute to the development of RF structures and building blocks for phased array antenna systems.

🔹 Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate technical issues encountered during development and testing.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

🔹 R&D & Industrialization

• Work on both early-stage demonstrators and new industrialized designs.
• Support the development of solutions intended for mass production.
• Collaborate with different engineering disciplines throughout the product development lifecycle.

🔹 Documentation & Collaboration

• Accurately document test activities, results and technical investigations.
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external partners and laboratories when required.
• Take ownership of assigned activities and deliver them autonomously.

💼 Your profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RF, microwave or antenna engineering.
• Proven experience in RF & Microwave or antenna development and research.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave theory.
• Practical experience in RF / antenna design and testing is a strong plus.
• Experience designing RF structures and building blocks across Ka, Ku, X, C and S bands.
• Knowledge or experience with Phased Array Antennas.
• Experience with EDA and simulation tools such as CST, ADS, HFSS, TICRA and MATLAB.
• Experience working across different engineering disciplines and software workflows, including Altium.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned activities and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary and hands-on engineering environment.
• Open-minded, proactive and eager to contribute to team success.

🏆 Position details

• 📍 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
• 📅 Start date: Flexible
• 🛰️ Environment: R&D / RF / Antenna / Satellite Communications
• 🤝 Interdisciplinary engineering environment
• 🔬 High-performance testing and development environment

💥 Recruitment process

The ENOVA recruitment process generally consists of several steps:

• A first video interview (Teams) to discuss your background and introduce you to ENOVA.
• A second interview with an ENOVA manager.
• An interview with the client's technical teams.
• A final discussion to formalize the collaboration.