Antenna/ RF Engineer

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About us

Thales Nederland is active in the Defense and Security sectors and is a top provider of high-tech jobs. Product innovation and swift anticipation of the newest technological possibilities are the mainsprings of our business. Thales Nederland is a world leader in the naval radar market, producing high-tech radar systems that continuously push technology boundaries. These radar systems consist of active electronically scanned phased array antennas that combine different technological disciplines at high levels of integration.

About the team

The development of modern phased array radars requires a multi-disciplinary approach in which the functional concept, the antenna, the electronics, and the electrical and cooling infrastructure are addressed simultaneously. In this multi-disciplinary team, the working area of the Antenna/ RF Engineer consists of the development of new antenna and/or microwave concepts, introduction of new technologies and development of new antenna designs. Your work will cover the full spectrum of activities, from feasibility studies to concepts, development to product realization and qualification including associated methods, aiming to achieve high system performance combined with affordable cost levels and efficiency. Furthermore, you should actively follow external developments in the relevant fields of interest.

Tasks

You will be responsible for the antenna and microwave parts of the radar development process, in close cooperation with other disciplines (i.e., system designers, mechanical engineers, production technologists and supply chain), often in an international environment. Several roles can be distinguished in this process depending on personal interests.

We are in search for a:

Antenna/RF engineer

About you

• Academic level degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
• Experience of 5+ years in this domain
• Knowledge of antenna and microwave design
• Creative and innovative mind
• Enthusiastic and persistent personality
• Academic skills mixed with mind setting for practical applications
• Independent but not individual
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing

This job is highly suited to an enthusiastic professional with the ambition to innovate our radars within Thales Hengelo.

Interested??

We offer you a position within a professional organization with an informal working atmosphere in which you can develop your talent optimally. A market-based salary, good benefits and sufficient training and growth opportunities are also part of this. Do you recognize yourself in the above profile and are you looking for a versatile and challenging job in an international and high-tech environment? We will be happy to get in touch with you.

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