ASTRON Searching for an RF Engineer

November 25, 2014

Are you an experienced microwave engineer who is ready for a next challenge? Do you want to work in a dynamic international scientific environment and do you have a solid understanding of RF engineering concepts and principles? Perhaps this is the job you are looking for!

RF Engineer (f/m)

Job description:

As an experienced RF Engineer at ASTRON you will become a member of the Radio Group within the R&D department. You will perform the specification, architectural design and test of microwave receiver systems and supervise the detailed implementation. Our group specializes in the definition and development of low noise phased array receiver systems. You will get the chance to work on cutting edge technologies and scientific instruments, such as the Square Kilometre Array. You will work in close collaboration with our Antenna and Digital Signal Processing experts to define optimal architectures for our systems.

Job requirements:

• A master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of five years RF design experience
• Proficient oral and written communications skills
• Analytic
• Innovative

Our offer:

• We offer a contract for two years, with a possibility of an indefinite contract given good performance.
• Besides a pleasant and challenging work environment we have a good package of benefits like a pension plan, group discounts on individual insurances and travel expenses.
• We offer flexible conditions of employment, tailored to your personal situation.
• We offer generous relocation expenses and support with finding accommodation.

The organization:

ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, is located just outside Dwingeloo in Drenthe. Its mission is to make discoveries in radio astronomy happen via the development of novel and innovative technologies, the operation of world-class radio astronomy facilities and the pursuit of fundamental astronomical research.

Information:

For more information about ASTRON look on our website www.astron.nl. More information about this vacancy please contact Ir. W.A. van Cappellen, Competence leader Radio Group , phone: +31 521 595 100 or e-mail: cappellen@astron.nl

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You can apply for this job by sending your letter and curriculum vitae to ASTRON by e-mail personnel@astron.nl (reference number 2013-07-023). Candidates will be considered until the position has been filled. Internal and external recruiting will be executed in parallel.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.

Posted  November 25, 2014