Antenna Engineer (KTP Associate)
Liverpool £40,000 - £45,000
Job sector
Digital and Technology
Job function
R&D engineering
Start date
01/09/2026
Job duration
2 years
Application closing date
01/07/2026
Job description
We are looking for a KTP Associate to work with Cooper Antennas. The main objectives are to design novel metamaterial antennas, establish scalable and cost-effective fabrication processes, and integrate these metamaterials into antenna demonstrators optimised for real-world applications, particularly aircraft and satellite-based systems. Prototype metamaterial samples and antenna demonstrators will be fabricated, characterised, and validated using advanced RF and microwave facilities at the University of Liverpool and Cooper Antennas. The post is for 2 years. At the end of the project, a permanent position to work at the Company may be offered.
Project description
The KTP Associate will be responsible for the development of metamaterial antennas with the input from both the University and the Company supervisors. The Associate will be responsible for the design, simulation, and testing of the metamaterial antennas and will also help the company to produce next generation antennas for aircraft and satellite applications
About the business
Cooper Antennas Ltd is a UK company that brings together an exceptional team of internationally respected professionals with a combined experience of over 100 years in the design, development and manufacture of standard and custom antennas and communications equipment for predominantly the aerospace and defence industries. To learn more, visit the company website.