RF Engineer (GNSS)

Lausanne. Posted 26 days ago

The role

You will own the radionavigation architecture of products. You will design custom GNSS antennas and receiver modules, extend them towards CRPAs, and perform simulation, lab validation, and flight tests.

What you will do

Design custom GNSS antennas and receiver modules and extend work towards CRPAs.
Integrate all antennas into drones and validate through simulation, lab, and flight testing.
Develop, maintain and configure the GNSS test bench.
Run hands-on characterization with network and spectrum analyzers and simulate antenna iterations.
Lead EMC troubleshooting and pre-compliance testing.
Work with PCB designers to review routing, shielding and RF layout.
Review and own the RF architecture across product lines.
Act as the team's RF subject matter expert and coach junior engineers.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field.
Proven track record taking complex wireless devices from concept to mass production, including clearing strict EMC compliance hurdles.
Solid grounding in GNSS, including hands-on use of a GNSS test bench and an understanding of effects such as multipath.
Experience designing custom antennas under tight mechanical and space constraints, with EM simulation tools.
Strong command of RF fundamentals and measurement equipment (network and spectrum analyzers).
Comfortable working in an anechoic chamber.
Analytical, meticulous, structured and resilient.
Hands-on problem-solver who works autonomously and collaborates well.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
100% dedication to Harmattan AI's mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans.

Nice to have

Background in aerospace, commercial drones or GNSS products is a strong advantage.

About the company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. The company is expanding its teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.