Engineer in graded-Index Radome for Beam Scanning Antennas at Ka-band (M/F)

17 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Institut d’électronique et des technologies du numérique

Research Field

Engineering
Physics
Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

8 Mar 2024 – 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The proliferation of satellite communications links has been a strong trend in recent years. Multiple opportunities for deploying constellations have appeared and therefore new services, in particular of the SOTM (“Satcom On The Move”) type. In this context, it is particularly necessary to seek innovative antenna solutions that can significantly increase the quality of the radio link, especially in difficult conditions where the satellite is close to the horizon.

Thus, the objective of the project proposed here is to study low-profile functionalized graded-index radomes to reduce the gain loss of beam scanning antennas at low elevation angles. The work will be carried out primarily at Ka band and will be based on the exploitation of 3D additive manufacturing techniques to synthesize the desired material properties and geometries.

The main project activities will deal with the electromagnetic modeling of the radome, the design and fabrication of an antenna demonstrator and finally its experimental characterization. This project is part of a collaborative framework involving an industrial partner (Thales Research and Technology), a technology transfer center (Canoe) and a research laboratory (IETR, www.ietr.fr ).

This offer is part of the French national project ALADDIN, funded by the National Research Agency, in partnership with the Defense Innovation Agency (AID). The selected candidate will carry out their activities at IETR in close collaboration with TRT and Canoe. This interdisciplinary project will also heavily involve one of IETR’s technological platforms: the M²ARS (Manufacturing Measurement Analysis of Radiating Systems) platform, with expertise in antenna prototyping and metrology.

The position falls within the scope of the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST) and, in accordance with regulations, requires approval by the competent authority of MESR (Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation).

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

The candidate must hold a Ph.D. with substantial experience in electromagnetism, microwaves, and/or modeling and design of antenna systems.

They must also possess very good skills in electromagnetic design software and have a good command of English (B2 to C1 level), as well as the ability to write and present scientific articles.

Knowledge or experience in 3D printing will also be appreciated.

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6164-DAVGON-015/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institut d’électronique et des technologies du numérique

Country

France

City

RENNES

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR6164-DAVGON-015/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

RENNES

Website

http://www.ietr.fr

STATUS: EXPIRED