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Senior Associate Engineer - RF & Antenna (Emirati Talent)

Unlock employer United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 17 Sep 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $40k - $90k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Intermediate
  • English: Professional

Position

ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Antenna RF Engineer at the company, you will design, analyze, integrate, and test antenna systems for satellites and RF payloads to ensure reliable performance, compatibility, and robustness in the space environment across the mission lifecycle.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the design, analysis, and development of antenna and RF subsystems for satellite and SDR payload applications.
  • Contribute to integration and test activities to verify subsystem performance and compatibility.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, design data, and interface definitions.
  • Participate in laboratory and measurement campaigns, including test setup, execution, and results analysis.
  • Work closely with payload, mechanical, digital hardware, and system engineering teams to support end-to-end subsystem integration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Brilliant and motivated graduates, PhD students, PhDs in the faculties of engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, interested in the position of Antenna RF Engineer to be included in the company operating in the space sector.
  • Availability for national and international travel. The job requires frequent travel abroad to the partner facilities.
  • Good knowledge of the English language.
  • Desirable Master degree in Physics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or similar.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Foundation in RF, microwave, antenna, and electromagnetic engineering principles.
  • Basic understanding of RF and antenna design, simulation, and analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with laboratory measurements, antenna measurement concepts, RF test equipment, and test environments.
  • Familiarity with RF and antenna engineering software such as CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, or similar tools.
  • Interest in satellite payloads, SDR architectures, and antenna/RF subsystems and their integration within the overall platform.
  • Awareness of RF compatibility, interference control, mechanical integration, and system-level performance constraints.
  • Understanding of design and operational constraints in space systems, including reliability, environmental robustness, and the challenges of the space environment.
  • Willingness to learn about payload architectures, link budgets, platform constraints, and end-to-end mission performance.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with mechanical, digital hardware, firmware, payload, and system engineering teams.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at the company also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.

Any information you share as part of your the company candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organization, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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