Industrial PhD Student for satellite technology

Industrial PhD in active antenna design for SATCOM terminals
Whether it’s an earthquake in Haiti, flooding in Germany, forest fires in Värmland or an important interview from a refugee camp in Syria, we need reliable connectivity.
Still today, the telecommunication infrastructure is vulnerable to natural disasters, governmental intervention or simply limited due to inadequate coverage.
This is where Satcube solves the problem. We enable doctors, journalists and first responders to gain access to a satellite internet connection in less than a minute. Organizations like the UN, ABC News and Swedish MSB all rely on connectivity to execute critical missions.
Satcube’s goal is to provide portable satellite communication devices that are easy to set up and can be used by anyone, anywhere. We need an Industrial PhD Student to join our team in R&D for research projects to make our products and service offerings even easier to use. 
What is the job about? 
As an Industrial PhD at Satcube, you’ll be working with research related to state of the art active antenna development. This includes antenna feed and element design, beamformer chip integration, filter and diplexer design, and beamformer algorithms. The objective is to develop an active antenna that can track moving satellites.

Your main responsibilities will include: 
Antenna research
Research on antenna and electronics integration
Filter and diplexer research
Beamformer algorithm research
Terminal and component testing 
Answering technical questions internally and externally 

Why work with us? 
When joining Satcube you’ll be working in an energetic and dynamic office environment where you will: 
Be part of a small but fast-growing company within the satellite communication industry .
Work in a supportive team where you’ll be entrusted with responsibility from day one .
Work with clients all over the world with their connectivity needs .
Travel, network, and contribute to the global market that Satcube is part of.
We value our coworkers and therefore we offer full health care allowance, bike purchase allowance, medical insurance, private health insurance, and one of the best pension insurances there is to get.

 
Who should apply? 
Someone who also wants to make communication easy!  Has dedication and enthusiasm. Problem-solving and finding logical solutions to problems come with a strong passion and commitment.
Required experience: 
M.Sc degree in relevant area (antenna and electronics design)
Fluent in English
Positive mindset
Great computer communication skills 
Always up for problem solving


Desired experience: 
Previous research experience
Experience writing articles and papers
Analysis & Problem-Solving.
Self-Management & Work Habits.
Written & Oral Communication.


We know one cannot know everything (and we don’t expect it of you)! Most of all we value soft skills. For this role we don’t require any prior work experience but rather a technical background and most of all the interest and willingness to learn.
How do I apply? 
Send your CV and cover letter to Lukas Nyström at lukas.nystrom@satcube.com before the 31st of December. All applications are considered in an ongoing manner, meaning that the position could be filled before the set deadline. If you have any questions regarding the position, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!  
Who we are 
Satcube AB is a scaleup working in the satellite communications industry, with headquarters based in Gothenburg and with production in Karlstad. We consist of a small but ambitious team that is revolutionizing the SATCOM industry. The core of the company is our lightweight satellite terminal, capable of providing high speed internet to any location on earth. This is done by sending radio waves 36000 km into space, aimed at a satellite that is only a couple of meters wide, before retransmitting the signal back down. Our advanced terminal then interprets this signal, and an internet connection has been established! This enables organizations such as the UN, ABC News and MSB to always stay connected and deliver critical services.  
Join us in closing the communication gap during crises and in remote locations!