Lead Electro Magnetic Materials and Apertures Scientist
Leonardo
- Basildon, Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The development of existing product and advanced research into cutting-edge solutions for both new and existing platforms.
- Undertake or Manage research into advanced Meta-Materials / Meta-surfaces / Frequency Selective Surfaces, including (but not limited to) their electrical and mechanical designs.
- Maintain an understanding of current UK research themes from academia and bring new materials and fabrication techniques into the programme.
- Technical assessment and modelling of system or subsystem design to ensure compatibility with overall system performance.
- Using various EM simulation codes (e.g. CST Microwave Studio and FEKO) to analyse and optimise the design and installation impacts of sensors on a ‘stealthy’ vehicle.
- Present results and designs through both written reports and oral presentations.
- You will provide technical assistance and guidance to others, whilst promoting a culture of sharing best practice and process improvement.
- A Master’s Degree or PhD in a subject such as Physics, Antenna Design, Propagation, Electromagnetics, Microwave engineering, Data Analysis of measured data, etc.
- Working knowledge of CST Microwave Studio or similar EM modelling tools.
- Scientific programming experience. MATLAB is a preferred tool but knowledge of other languages is acceptable if it suggests an easy adaptation to MATLAB.
- A theoretical or practical knowledge of antenna / EM materials measurements.
- Measurement experience using standard equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analyser, etc.).
- Meets the requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council and preferably is a member of a relevant Professional Body.
- Experience of managing relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
- Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: Up to 45 days holiday! …25 days, plus bank holidays and opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 23% total contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Bonus Scheme: (role dependent)