What are the responsibilities and job description for the Antenna Engineer position at Hexagon Inc?
Overview
Antenna Engineer
In this exciting role, you will get to design and develop rugged Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas and communication antennas for a wide variety of applications. This key technical position offers a unique opportunity to see your innovative antenna ideas fielded into production-grade hardware on rapid timescales.
The Company : Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.
The Location : Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.
Responsibilities
As Antenna Engineer , you will :
- Design, develop, test, improve, and support antenna products with emphasis in the following areas :
- Navigation (GPS / GNSS) antennas such as patch, stacked patch, and helical antennas
- Antenna array design using patch antennas and novel antenna elements for beamsteering and nullsteering systems
- Communications antennas including multi-band patch, helical, monopole, dipole, and inverted-F antennas
- Analyze new business opportunities, develop & author technical proposal responses, and estimate project schedules and costs.
- Improve product manufacturing through test automation and automated data analysis.
- Lead and assist in the planning, testing, and documentation of product performance against industry requirements such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-228, DO-301, and DO-160.
- Lead root cause analysis investigations and champion corrective actions.
Qualifications
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Not sure if you meetall the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.
