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Company Description

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Job Description

*Onsite position based in Tampa, FL*

The Antenna Systems Engineer will provide aerospace systems engineering support to the business and development teams with domain knowledge in the application of antennas and antenna systems for space, airborne, terrestrial and maritime antenna systems in applications of communications, radar, electronic warfare and TT&C. The Antenna Systems Engineer will have a key role in the capture of new business by directly engaging with our customers, develop technical content in proposals to provide highly competitive solutions. U.S. citizen required and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Development of antenna architecture solutions.
• Engage with customers to perform needs analysis, operational concepts and tradeoff analysis for antenna system opportunities.
• Technical review of customer requirements and support decomposition of system level requirements to hardware and software requirements.
• Provide competitive analysis and risk analysis to support decision making by our executive leadership and program management teams
• Support verification activities by working with systems and test engineers. 

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applications of antennas for multiple use cases including fixed, mechanically and electronically steerable antennas. 
• Antenna specifications for multiple types of passive and active antennas in frequency bands ranging from VHF to millimeterWave. This includes in depth understanding of interfaces to RF, power and control interfaces for specifying antenna control units, pedestals, positioners, slip rings/rotary joints, radomes, power supply units, sensors, modems and RF/ digitization components including filters, LNAs, HPAs, BUCs, BDCs, DDCs and DUCs.
• Antenna measurements methods including those performed in test labs, test ranges (i.e. Farfield, Nearfield Scanner, Compact Ranges) and field test environments. 
• Aerospace systems engineering processes used in the product development lifecycle.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10+) years engineering experience in antenna systems development
• Providing technical content for proposals as well as cost and schedule estimation.
• Development of antenna systems used in airborne, ground, and maritime applications.
• Developing and presenting technical content at formal reviews including planning, requirements, design, verification and production readiness.
• Collaborating with multiple disciplines in an Integrated Product Team environment. 

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical study
• Graduate degree or coursework in Antenna/RF Engineering/Systems Engineering is desirable.

Travel:

• Up to 20% travel may be required
• Travel to include domestic and international travel

Security: Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizen required)

Additional Information

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)