Active Antenna Engineer

Hybrid in Santander & Tres Cantos·Added 2 days ago

SENER

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

  • A relocation package

    Help with the move, per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    SENER doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Santander & Tres Cantos for hybrid days

    A relocation package offered.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

At Sener Aerospace and Defense, we wish to incorporate an Engineer for the development of active antenna architectures at our work center in Santander and/or Tres Cantos (Madrid). The person will form part of an engineering team dedicated to the design and implementation of systems, taking responsibility for the project life cycle.

We know that the future belongs to those who collaborate and create alliances, a conviction with which we participate in defense programs of vital importance to our environment. This is how we bring our excellence to the entire life cycle—from design to maintenance—in electromechanical systems, communications (COMINT, datalinks, microwaves, and radio frequency), autonomous navigation, and aircraft modernization.

What you'll do

  • Antenna design, algorithms, and SDR processing.

  • Radiating element design and RF passive components associated with the antenna.

  • Design of calibration algorithms and signal processing associated with active antennas.

  • SW implementation of the above for prototyping (Python/MATLAB).

  • Support for embedded SW implementation and FPGA.

  • Preparation/supervision of schematics for RF routing.

  • Measurements and testing of RF components.

  • Specification and supervision of signal processing test protocols.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Studies in Telecommunications Engineering or related degrees.

  • Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in:

-Design of communications and RF circuits

-Antenna design

-Beamforming systems and/or DOA techniques

-Proficiency with RF simulation tools (CST, HFSS, ADS...)

- Proficiency in Matlab, Python, C+

Languages

  • Advanced level of English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer you:

These are some of the benefits you will enjoy at Sener:

  • Join a multidisciplinary, highly qualified team participating in technologically innovative projects at an international level.

  • Continue your professional development with us and access a wide range of training (technical training, skills, languages...).

  • Take care of yourself with our physical and emotional wellness program: sports, workshops, medical service, physiotherapy, etc.

  • Optimize your salary with our flexible compensation plan (meal card, private health insurance, childcare vouchers...) and have our life and accident insurance.

  • Make your way of working more flexible! We offer flexible hours, a remote work policy, coworking spaces...

  • Discount portal for you and a specific onboarding plan for our international employees.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1965
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Getxo, Spain
In Spain
Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
  • The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
  • SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
  • The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
  • International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.

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Additional information

  • We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion for all people and we are certified as a Family-Responsible Entity (efr). Furthermore, through the Sener Foundation we collaborate in activities that foster the pursuit of knowledge and contribute to the socially responsible development of engineering.

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