Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer

Company: QinetiQ Limited
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Location: Farnborough
Job Description:

Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer

Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18910

As an Antenna Electromagnetic Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and modelling antennas and electromagnetic systems that support both defence and commercial applications, helping to advance innovative technologies and programmes.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Electromagnetics Group within the Advanced Materials and Devices team, supporting technical leads, managing your own workload, running work packages, and contributing to ongoing projects across QinetiQ’s defence and commercial portfolios. You will work autonomously day-to-day, while also being an active member of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Development of novel antennas and related systems for civil and defence applications
  • Electromagnetic (EM) modelling of complex EM interactions on internal and external programmes
  • Providing advice to internal and external customers on EM modelling and design
  • Supporting the delivery of key programmes relating to antennas, communications, and sensing systems
  • Participating in bid development and contributing to technical proposals
  • Working across QinetiQ to deliver holistic solutions

Essential experience

  • Interest in meta‑materials and antenna functionality, with any practical exposure to RF seen as a bonus
  • Familiarity with CST / HFSS or a willingness to develop skills in modelling and simulation tools
  • Some understanding of PCB or circuit board integration, or experience working alongside those who do
  • Comfortable organising your own workload and supporting others in the team where needed
  • Able to work independently and also contribute well within a collaborative group

Essential qualifications

  • Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Knowledge of contemporary antenna theory
  • Understanding of electromagnetic metamaterials and modelling
  • Awareness of EM measurement techniques

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is full-time, 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Benefits

  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  • Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026