Antenna Engineer

Antenna Engineer

In this exciting role you will get to design and develop rugged Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas and communication antennas for a wide variety of applications. This key technical position offers a unique opportunity to see your innovative antenna ideas fielded into productiongrade hardware on rapid timescales.

The Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas working with some of the largest most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fastpaced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace defense survey and agriculture.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary Alberta.

As Antenna Engineer you will:

• Design develop test improve and support antenna products with emphasis in the following areas:
• Navigation (GPS/GNSS) antennas such as patch stacked patch and helical antennas
• Antenna array design using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beamsteering and nullsteering systems
• Communications antennas including multiband patch helical monopole dipole and invertedF antennas
• Analyze new business opportunities develop & author technical proposal responses and estimate project schedules and costs.
• Improve product manufacturing through test automation and automated data analysis.
• Lead and assist in the planning testing and documentation of product performance against industry requirements such as MILSTD810 MILSTD461 DO228 DO301 and DO160.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and champion corrective actions.

MustHave:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; MSEE or PhD preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience. Level of position commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Experience with 3D EM simulation software (HFSS preferred)
• Experience working with network analyzers and other RF test equipment
• Experience testing antenna radiation patterns
• Understanding of antenna design for production and realworld environments
• Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) must be US Persons per ITAR 120.15 and EAR 772.1 (i.e. a U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee) or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information. Employment is contingent upon Antcoms ability to obtain such required authorization for the applicant.

Key Success Factors:

• Focus on customer needs and innovate to meet those needs
• Thrive in a fast paced environment where you fill a variety of roles
• Plan organize and execute your work to meet schedule cost and technical requirements
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and sites

NicetoHave:

• Experience designing antennas for defense and/or aerospace applications
• Experience designing GPS/GNSS antennas
• Experience designing antennas with polarization requirements
• Experience designing blade antennas
• Knowledge of robustness standards (MILSTD810G DO160G)
• Experience leading engineering projects

Not sure if you meetall the qualifications for this role Let us decide! At Hexagon we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.If youre excited about the opportunities this role could bring we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company please email our team at and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.