Antenna Systems Engineer - Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

*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.

• 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)

Why Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.

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.

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