Antenna Design Intern: X-band Antenna Array Design for DOA applications

Toulouse, Occitanie. Posted 4 days ago

The role

You will research and propose X-band antenna designs (9-12 GHz) for direction-of-arrival applications, and simulate and validate them using tools such as CST. You will work with the RF, mechanical and System Engineering teams and help integrate the antennas onto Loft Orbital satellite platforms.

What you will do

Conduct technology watch, market survey and state-of-the-art research on X-band antennas (9-12 GHz) adapted to DOA applications
Design and synthesize innovative structures using tools such as CST
Work with the RF, mechanical and System Engineering teams to develop new X-band antenna arrays
Contribute to the integration of these antennas on Loft Orbital satellite platforms
Learn and apply principles of RF and antenna engineering
Help optimize antenna performance and placement with simulation software
Write technical reports
Actively collaborate with the team by sharing ideas and knowledge

Required qualifications

Pursuing a master's level degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on antenna and RF design
Experience with commercial electromagnetic simulation tools, such as CST (or HFSS)
Scientific programming, particularly in Python or MATLAB
Writing technical and scientific documents
Fluent English, written and verbal

Nice to have

Good understanding of passive RF circuits and impedance matching
Basic understanding of link budgets
Experience with ADS
Knowledge of RF measurement equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.)
Interest in the space industry

Benefits

Gratification of €1,300 gross per month
Lunch vouchers (tickets restaurant)
Sustainable mobility package (forfait mobilité durable)
International environment with 20+ nationalities
Mentoring program throughout the internship

Before you apply

Your resume must be attached in English

About the company

Loft Orbital is a space company founded in 2017 that integrates, launches and operates spacecraft as end-to-end missions as a service. It has offices in San Francisco, Golden and Toulouse, and plans to reach 30 satellites by 2027.