Development Engineer, Antenna design

As we continue to grow and attract new customers we are now hiring several new co-workers. One area where we want to grow is antenna design and we are therefore hiring electrical engineers within product development. We welcome junior as well as senior profiles to apply.

Job Description:

As part of the antenna team, you will have a key role in Gapwaves mission of leveraging innovative technologies to deliver advanced antenna solutions at mm-wave frequencies.

As an antenna engineer you will be part of a development team of 5-8 persons who have the full responsibility for one or several customer and research projects. The responsibility starts from product specification, design, verification and delivery to customer. As an antenna designer the main task is to design and verify antennas together with with the rest of the team. Depending on your seniority, the technical expertise and drive will be a key asset in the interaction with customer, support your colleagues, RF design, fault finding & quality assurance. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to engage in our research activities and academic collaborations. Senior profiles in particular are expected to have relevant experience and contribute to advance the technical knowhow and excellence of the department.

Gapwaves’ customers, that you will work closely towards, include some of the world’s most innovative and successful tech and automotive companies, spread around the globe.

At Gapwaves you will experience an open atmosphere where we encourage our employees to trust in each other, put the team first and take initiatives. As a project manager you will be vital in upholding and improving this culture.

Responsibilities:

• Specification analysis and definition of antennas 
• Antenna design with focus on robustness & quality
• Verification of engineering samples and troubleshooting
• Technical interface towards suppliers & customers
• Drive technical excellence and mentor junior members*

Required Qualifications:

• M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering or similar
• PhD degree or 5+ years of relevant experience in antenna design*
• Solid knowledge of electromagnetic theory, RF components and antennas
• Direct experience in antenna and RF modelling, design and validation*
• Exceptional interest and drive in leading development and technical excellence
• Proficiency in English and basic computer programming

Meriting Qualifications:

• Experience with components and antennas in waveguide technology, ideally Gapwaveguide
  
• Hands on experience with mmWave antennas, components and equipment
• Familiarity with radar and telecommunication applications
  

*Senior position

Skills:

As an engineer and employee of Gapwaves you should be strong in driving your own tasks forward, even in uncertain situations, and you should be comfortable with taking decision. You shall be prestigeless team player that generates energy, motivates your peers and easily take help from co-workers. As we are a young growing company it is also to be expected that you are good in handling a dynamic environment. 

We continuously recruit so we encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible but no later than January 31, 2022.

About Gapwaves:

Gapwaves originates from research conducted at Chalmers University of Technology and was founded in 2011. Gapwaves vision is to be the most innovative provider of mm-wave antenna systems and the preferred partner to those pioneering next generation wireless technology. By leveraging the disruptive Gapwaves technology we help pioneers in telecom, automotive and satcom to create highly efficient mm-wave antenna systems that contributes to re-defining everyday life.