Avantel - Design Engineer (Parabolic & Earth Station Antennas)

Job Title: Design Engineer - Parabolic & Earth Station Antennas
Company: Avantel
Department: Electronics Design / R&D
Location: E-City, Hyderabad
Experience: 4-10 Years
Qualification: B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Working Days: 6 Days a Week (Work from Office)

Job Summary

Avantel is seeking an experienced Design Engineer with strong expertise in RF and microwave design for large parabolic and earth station antenna systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, simulation, integration, and validation of electronic subsystems used in satellite communication antenna systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF subsystems for parabolic and earth station antenna applications.
• Integrate components such as LNA, BUC, waveguides, filters, and power amplifiers into antenna systems.
• Perform RF simulations and analysis to optimize antenna performance.
• Contribute to system-level design and link budget analysis.
• Interface with baseband and control electronics teams.
• Support testing, calibration, and validation of RF/electronic subsystems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and systems teams for full antenna integration.
• Prepare technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, test reports, and design notes.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of RF/microwave theory and antenna fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience in satellite communication systems.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, FEKO, or similar.
• Practical experience with RF measurement equipment (network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meters).
• Knowledge of C, Ku, and Ka band RF systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in earth station or satellite ground systems.
• Exposure to defence or aerospace communication projects.
• Familiarity with servo control systems, tracking electronics, and telemetry interfaces.
• Understanding of system integration and environmental testing.