RF Intern - Defence & Security
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About this job
We are currently looking for a RF Intern to join the team in Delft. We are flexible with the duration of the internship as long as it is longer than 2 months.
At S&T Defence & Security we work on high tech Earth observation solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, resilient satellite navigation solutions for Positioning, Navigation and Timing and innovative sensors for Space Situational Awareness. These challenges are getting increasingly important in todays society with changes in the geopolitical landscape. The Netherlands in collaboration with its European partners wants to improve on its capabilities to guarantee safety throughout the continent. S&T is uniquely positioned to support these ambitions with its experience in satellite solutions.
One development that is getting increasing attention is that of Controlled Radiation Antenna Pattern (CRPA) antennas. These CRPA antennas use an array of antenna elements for the ability to suppress jamming from specific directions. This ability helps to maintain position fixes of GNSS systems (e.g. GPS) longer under Electronic Warfare conditions.
Assignment
This internship assignment focusses on creating a test setup for characterizing the antenna element properties in a consistent reproduceable manner. Measurements need to be done with the antenna element receiving signals from various combinations of azimuth and elevation angles to characterize the antenna.
Responsibilities
What we expect from you is to make a design based on commercial of the shelf components and custom designed elements to perform these tests. The manufacturing of custom designs is done externally. Assembly and testing is done internally and within scope of the assignment.
Some of the example considerations are:
- Measuring various sizes of Antenna PCB with a single setup
- Being able to center the antenna elements rotation point within 1mm accuracy
- Being able to set the angle within 0.25 degrees accuracy
- Adjustable distance between the emitter and antenna 1 - 2.5 m
Requirements
- A BSc mechanical/mechatronic engineering internship position for a minimum of 2 months
- Experience with mechanical design in CAD software
- Practical and actively seeking communication within the team
- Affinity with working for Defence. Possibility to obtain security clearances (Dutch, NATO, EU) is a must.
- Preferably already based in the Netherlands.
- In order to be eligible for this internship, you need to be enrolled in an academic degree for the whole duration of it.
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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