Company Description

LINKS is a Foundation born from an agreement between Compagnia di San Paolo and Politecnico di Torino that has been operating for more than 20 years at national and international level in the field of applied research, innovation and technology transfer in which work about 180 researchers. Its objective is to enhance the lever of research and innovation, contribute to the growth of the socio-economic system activate large-scale processes and projects with significant impacts on the territory and establish a dialogue with the local, national and international business fabric, with a view to sharing and enhancing knowledge, experience and innovation.

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Position

The CPE (Advanced Computing, Photonics, Electromagnetics) research domain focuses applied research activities on HPC convergence, Big Data, and the orchestration of supercomputing resources. Frontier research focuses on Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, bionics, biomedical and nuclear fusion through the experimental laboratories of rapid prototyping, biomedical and photonics. The Antenna and EMC research unit, part of the Advanced Computing, Photonics & Electromagnetics research domain,



represents more than 15 years of experience in experimental, numerical, and theoretical activities in antennas, EMC and applied electromagnetics. The antenna modelling section has a strong expertise in Computational Electromagnetics (CEM), and it has developed several high-performance algorithms for computer-assisted design, antenna optimization and synthesis, electromagnetic virtual prototyping, and diagnostic tools associated to measurement systems. The unit is a reference research group for the design, manufacture and test innovative low profile, electronically scanning antenna and the development of SW for commercial use able to: efficiently model large multiscale structures (~100λ), reconstruct equivalent electromagnetic current distributions, automatic analysis of antenna placement and RF blackout mitigation in complex environment like re-entry vehicles.

The researcher will

- join the team that works for the development, design and integration and testing of Radio Frequency systems, with specific topics related to the development of control boards and antenna systems;
- be integrated in a group that works with national and international companies and research centers and Agencies, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), for the development of development of innovative antenna systems and to define prototype architecture able to achieve the product requirements. The final goal is to design, develop, integrate and testing of prototypes (an activity that will directly involve the researcher);
- be also responsible for the RF responsible for the RF performance of the product including compliance with international regulations

Requirements

Academic studies:





Master's degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electronic, Electrical Engineering or similar.

Candidates with PhD expertise with a focus in RF design, modelling and development will be given full consideration as well.

Basic technical requirements

- board schematic and PCB design (Cadence, Altium);
- RF design techniques, with special focus on components for active antennas;
- RF and Analogue circuit simulation;
- microstrip circuit design and implementation;
- working knowledge of at least one programming language (C, C , C#, Fortran, Python);
- experience with microwave and millimeter wave test equipment such as: network/spectrum analyzers, probe and rework stations, DC instrumentation and measurements

Preferential technical requirements

- knowledge of electromagnetic fields;
- experience with electronics at mm-wave band;
- simulation using LTspice, Keysight ADS, or similar;
- multiphysics computational modelling;
- experience with Radar systems

Soft skills

- analytical skills for modeling problems and predisposition for problem solving;
- written and interpersonal communication skills for presenting results;
- meticulous design documentation and attention to detail;
- ability to work in a team and independently

Foreign languages skills:

- fluent in English (both written and oral) C1-C2;
- Italian (nice to have)

Other information

Basic employment agreement conditions

- fixed-term, researcher agreement (24/36 months);
- full-time employment under national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Terziario) 2nd/3rd level;
- yearly gross salary range € 28.000/33.000;
- maximum of 10 days of remote working per month;
- meal vouchers

Additional elements

- Incentive Compensation Plan will follow Foundation’s policies;
- proven competencies and seniority level will be duly considered

Location/Workplace: LINKS Foundation (Turin - Italy)

Positions: no. 01

We promote pay transparency in accordance with Directive (EU) 2023/970 and Legislative Decree No. 96/2026.

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📌 RF Engineer for Antenna System Design (Italia)
🏢 Compagnia di San Paolo
📍 Italia