Antenna Engineer

✨🚀 We are Ignion! We're revolutionizing the IoT with our Virtual Antenna® technology and the unique Oxion™ antenna design platform. We’re a friendly, motivated, and passionate bunch seeking a professional with relevant industry experience who can hit the ground running.✨🚀

Ignion is looking for an Antenna Engineer to join our dynamic team.

DEPENDENCY

• Reporting to Customer Support Manager or Regional Customer Support Lead

ACTIVITIES

• Full time antenna engineer to be involved in IoT projects supporting our customers in the design of their IoT devices embedding our Virtual Antenna™ technology.
• Provide support in all the stages of the design cycle, from simulation to prototyping to mass production, providing appropriate recommendations for ensuring the success of any IoT development.
• Review project specs and needs ensuring the best solution able to meet the customer expectations.
• Secure delivery deadlines and goals.
• Interaction with internal/external customers and partners.
• Participate in the optimization of the design procedures and service execution optimization for embedding Virtual Antenna™ into IoT devices.
• Simulate with electromagnetic CAD tools the total or several parts of an antenna radiating system integrated inside any IoT device.
• Design simple and complex matching network solutions in both, active and passive systems, to easily adjust the antenna performance in the final device.
• Build and experimentally adjust design prototypes to fulfill the specifications before mass production.
• Test antenna prototypes or products in all their main features ([S] parameters, radiation pattern, antenna and radiation efficiency, polarization, gain, directivity, TRP, TIS, FF, GD, SFF, etc…).
• Adjust the design of the antenna to fulfill the specifications. To experimentally adjust industrial prototypes before the start of the mass production.
• Analysis, interpretation, reporting, and presentation of the project results.
• Periodic reporting to the manager of the assigned activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose mitigation plans.
• Creation and presentation of technical and customer reports. Participation in Virtual Antenna™ webinars, workshops, and events.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Bachelor in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineer.
• MSc or higher in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

SKILLS

• Antenna engineer with 2-4 years of industry experience in the field of antenna design for IoT devices.
• Experienced in radiofrequency design & electronics for IoT devices.
• Good understanding and insight on the physical behavior of antennas and microwave networks and systems.
• Ability to understand and incorporate solutions to solve complex technical challenges.
• Familiarized with antenna design challenges for the existing IoT market segments: Smart meter, trackers, wearables, smart home/city, etc…
• Knowledge of the most relevant wireless communications systems in the IoT ecosystem: LTE, LTE CAT-M, NB-IoT, Lora, Sigfox, Sidewalk, Zigbee, WiSun, 4G, 5G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GNSS, UWB.
• Proven results supporting customers during the integration of antennas in devices from the conception phase to mass production.
• High capability of fully understanding customers’ needs and requirements to properly orient them to the most appropriate Virtual Antenna™ product capable of meeting their expectations.
• Ability to manage and assume ownership of several IoT projects at the same time with good planification, execution, and delivery skills.
• Deep knowledge of electromagnetic and microwave simulators (CST, IE3D, HFSS, Microwave Office - Cadence, Optenni-Lab,…)
• Advanced user of measurement equipment: vector network analyzers, anechoic chambers, spectrum analyzers, field-testers, soldering stations.
• Experienced in PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD, AutoCAD, etc…).
• Patient, optimistic, highly motivated, goal oriented, and enthusiastic for new challenges. Methodical, and meticulous attitude.
• Willing to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Capable of working independently with minimum oversee having critical thinking and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to interact and communicate fluently with other team members.
• Proficiency in English.

WE OFFER:

• Compensation & benefits include competitive gross salary + bonus + Stock Appreciation Rights + catering service included + training + team building activities + health insurance upon completion one year of employment
• A real opportunity to develop your career in an international company that operates in the IoT ecosystem.

• Hybrid working model.
• Great facilities with amenities.
• Referral Program

Join Ignion and become an integral part of our dynamic team, working on exciting projects that shape the future of our organization. We offer a competitive salary package, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are driven, passionate, and ready to take on new challenges, apply now!