Senior Associate Engineer - RF & Antenna (Emirati Talent)

About the role

As an Antenna RF Engineer at FADA you will design, analyse, 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.

Key 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.

Required profile

• Brilliant and motivated graduates, PhD students, or PhDs in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science interested in antenna RF engineering for the space sector.
• Availability for national and international travel, with frequent trips abroad to partner facilities.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Desirable Master degree in Physics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or similar.

Required skills

• Foundation in RF, microwave, antenna, and electromagnetic engineering principles.
• Understanding of RF and antenna design, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with laboratory measurements, antenna measurement concepts, RF test equipment and test environments.
• Experience with RF and antenna engineering software such as CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office.
• Knowledge of satellite payloads, SDR architectures, and integration of antenna/RF subsystems within overall platforms.
• Awareness of RF compatibility, interference control, mechanical integration, and system‑level performance constraints.

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salaries.
• Family visas, annual flight tickets, and medical insurance for you and dependents.
• Education allowances for children.
• Extensive learning opportunities through a dedicated academy and digital platforms.