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Postdoctoral Researcher in Microwave and Antenna Engineering for CubeSat Applications

Darlington Campus💼 Full-time💰 $113,634–$113,634🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, model, and optimize microwave circuits and shape-morphing antennas for CubeSat applications using additive manufacturing and 4D printing.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (IC)

Builds

Advanced microwave and antenna prototypes for CubeSat missions

Domain

Aerospace / Microwave Engineering / Additive Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, antenna theory, full-wave electromagnetic simulation, additive manufacturing, materials characterisation, experimental validation, system-level engineering

Preferred skills

satellite system integration, reconfigurable/shape-morphing antenna technologies, 4D printing, smart materials modelling, phased-array antennas, beam steering, student supervision

Technologies

CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS

Responsibilities

Design and optimize microwave circuits and antennas; conduct full-wave electromagnetic simulation; develop and fabricate 3D/4D-printed antenna prototypes; perform electrical and materials characterisation; integrate and test hardware; demonstrate antenna functions like beam steering; mentor research students; contribute to publications and technical reports.

Seniority

Postdoctoral Researcher (Level A or Level B)

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