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Jimmy246
 Post subject: Is antenna engineering a good field?
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2004 5:00 pm 
 
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No pun intended (get it, a good field to be in?).

I've done system design for over a decade and have developed an interest in antennas from some of my Ham work. Is there much of a demand for antenna engineers these days? I have no interest in the commercial wireless realm, but would choose airborne or spacecraft antena design.

Anybody out there with direct involvement that can offer an opinion?

I have a BSEE from a northeastern university (3.3 GPA).
 
   
 
dfwtechrecruiter
 Post subject: antenna design engineers
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 3:51 pm 
i would say it is a good field. i currently represent a major fortune 500 corp in dfw with budget approved needs for rf antenna design engineers.

would anybody be interested in pursuing one of these permanent opportunities in Dallas, Texas?

if so, please contact me at tony_myer@matrixresources.com
 
  
 
JGP
 Post subject: Is antenna engineering a good field?
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 5:09 pm 
There will always be a need for an antenna design engineers, RF applications engineers and technicians. You have to understand that wireless communications “in general” have just entered into advanced technology chapter. Therefore, great need for Antenna design engineers around the world will continue and all the way into next century. As we move forward into "total" wireless world, there will be many type of antenna's requirement to follow. So, my encouragement to you is to continue pursuing your goals, but keep your mind open, and even within wireless communications for commercial applications. You never know what will be next. Good luck!

Sincerely,

John Pereira
 
  
 
Hugh MacKenzie
 Post subject: Is Antenna Design a good field?
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 3:09 pm 
Our client, located 25 miles NW of Boston, currently seeks talented Antenna design engineers.

Provide imaginative / practical solutions to resolve complex technical problems on Antenna, Cable and Waveguide products.

Candidate should have strength in one of three product areas and will be cross trained to become proficient in the other two.

Applies engineering principles and working knowledge to a range of new product design activity and help provide solutions to support existing products as required.

Will lead proposal and design efforts and provide direction to other engineers and engineering assistants as needed.

Light travel would be required for customer visits.

B.S + 8 years or M.S + 5 years in a technical discipline

Interested candidates should email:
 
  
 
santosh kumar
 Post subject: Re: antenna design engineers
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:25 am 
dfwtechrecruiter wrote:
i would say it is a good field. i currently represent a major fortune 500 corp in dfw with budget approved needs for rf antenna design engineers.

would anybody be interested in pursuing one of these permanent opportunities in Dallas, Texas?

if so, please contact me at tony_myer@matrixresources.com

I have done M.Tech. in microwave electronics from delhi university(INDIA) and I have one year Exp. in antenna design (from ISRO).so pleas contact me ,my e-mail is "santosh_kumar_eng@yahoo.co.uk"

Posted  11/12/2012