Internship | Foldable Reflectarray for small cubesat applications - The Hague, Nederland - TNO

Beschrijving

About this position

How can high-gain antennas be designed for small Cubesat systems?

What will be your role?

Reflectarrays are an attractive solution for high gain antenna system in space (Earth observation, SATCOM, etc.). High gain antennas usually are implemented by using quasi-optical systems realized by one or more curved reflectors (Parabola, Cassegrain, Gregorian, etc.). Such type of antenna system can be challenging to realize foldable way, in order to be mounted in a small cubesat much smaller than the size of the antenna.
Reflectarrays mimic the curved reflector with flat panels filled with multiple passive radiating elements, allowing to realize a high gain antenna systems, more suitable to be folded and integrated in a small cubesat platform.
The main goal of this project is to study a foldable reflectarray solution in terms of radiating element and quasi-optical system, in order to minimize the losses and therefore maximizing the gain.

The Department of Radar Technology is a passionate and creative group of professionals (60 people) dedicated to the specification, development and evaluation of innovative, high-performance MMICs, miniaturised and integrated RF subsystems, antennas and front-ends. The department is at the heart of novel, game-changing radar system and signal processing concepts for the military, space and civil domains.

What we expect from you

You are in the final stages of your degree in electrical engineering or a similar degree and have some track record in the field of applied electromagnetism and antennas. You have experience in programming in Matlab or Pyhton, you are pragmatic and focused on making things work. Next to technical expertise we value communication skills and a results-driven attitude.

What you'll get in return

You want to work on the precursor of your career; a work placement gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It's not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That's why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Naturally, we provide suitable work placement compensation.