RF and Antenna Engineer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Australian Government Department of Defence Full time


The Role
The Radio Frequency Sensing and Electromagnetic Warfare (RFSEW) Branch undertakes world leading research into high-frequency (HF), passive and active radar systems and collaborates with organisations around the world in performing this research.

As the ideal candidate, your passion and desire to innovate will contribute directly to programs within the Australian Defence Force to improve their capabilities in radar surveillance.

You will have the opportunity to think critically and work in collaboration with ADF personnel, academia and industry, and have access to world class radar research facilities onsite in Edinburgh to assist you in your research and development.

Under broad guidance, duties of the Senior Researcher – RF and Antenna Engineer will include:

Contribute to the shape and future direction of RF phased array systems, including High-Frequency (HF) array and wide-band active electronic scanned array (AESA) capabilities for the war-fighter. Conduct the RF and antenna analysis of HF and AESA systems, using tools and technologies such as FEKO, CST, Genesys, and MATLAB or similar, to demonstrate enhanced phased-array capability. Work collaboratively with Defence partners including industry, academia and Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Report research findings to Defence partners and the scientific community through high quality scientific reports, briefs, publications and presentations. Collaborative work with team members from DSTG, industry and academia to develop novel radar systems.
About our Team
Sensors and Effectors leads the impetus for innovation within Australian force operations by providing science and technology advice about equipment, personnel and processes. The RF Sensing and Electromagnetic Warfare (RFSEW) Major Science and Technology Capability (MSTC) within DST Group’s Sensors and Effectors Division (SED) drives the application of science and technology to solve problems and deliver solutions for the Australian Government and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and improve their capabilities in radar surveillance.

One of the key roles of the Resilient Radar Systems team is conduct to develop and demonstrate resilient radar technologies and systems, including Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, passive radar, multi-static and multi-function RF capabilities.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for motivated team players, able to understand the broad strategic context, have sound stakeholder engagement skills together with strong scientific research, engineering or technical experience. 

To succeed in the roles as a Senior Researcher, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

Science research and/or engineering or technical excellence. Ability to think strategically and operate with considerable autonomy to achieve corporate impact. Sound communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to foster effective stakeholder relationships. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamically changing environment. Working collaboratively in transdisciplinary teams, harnessing diverse views and encouraging an inclusive team culture. Commitment towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
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