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Graduation Project: Objective Driven Antenna Design Groenlo, Netherlands 24 - 38 hrs € 550 - € 650 Hybrid What are you going to do? When is an antenna good enough for the product in which it is used? At Nedap Security, you will investigate how design objectives and technical constraints can be translated into a clear, substantiated antenna assessment. You will focus on one antenna application, which we will define together before the project starts. You will investigate which characteristics matter, compare design variants and explain why a design is or is not suitable. This will help engineers decide where the next design step offers the most value. You will work towards AI-assisted antenna optimization: an approach that proposes design variants, assesses their performance and uses the results to select a next design step. You will develop a substantiated evaluation methodology and demonstrate how it can guide a first optimization loop. You will investigate and justify which optimization or AI techniques are suitable. Agree the depth and degree of automation according to the selected antenna case and the available time and resources. Start your application Your responsibilities During your assignment, you will: Translate the application’s design objectives into relevant antenna characteristics and distinguish requirements from preferences. Develop a consistent way to assess antenna variants, identify what limits their performance and explain the trade-offs that guide design decisions. Test your approach using simulation results from CST Studio Suite and discuss your findings with radio frequency (RF) engineers. Where possible, compare simulations with practical measurements and explain any differences. Document your research so that others can reproduce it and recommend further design improvements. Choose and justify your research methods and optimization or AI techniques in consultation with your supervisors. Your team You will join Nedap Security and work with engineers covering the complete RF chain: from RF integrated circuits and front-end electronics to matching circuits, antenna integration and product performance. By discussing your findings with them, you will learn how your research informs practical design decisions and use their feedback to develop your approach. Your assignment stems from practical antenna development questions. What happens when geometry, materials or integration conditions change? You will investigate how we can better assess and explain the consequences. Our offer What's in it for you? At Nedap, you get the space and responsibility to shape your assignment in your own way, aligned with your team. This research challenge brings together electromagnetics, simulation and engineering, giving you the opportunity to deepen your antenna knowledge through a practical application. You can work both remotely and from our Nedap Campus in Groenlo, depending on what suits your work best. For this assignment, you will work in Groenlo at least one day per week. Availability to be on campus at least two days per week is a plus. What you can expect: Ownership: take ownership and shape your assignment in a way that creates real impact. Guidance: learn from experienced professionals and receive guidance throughout your assignment. Community: join our Nedap Studentday twice a year and connect with other students. Compensation: a monthly allowance between €550 and €650, based on full-time participation. Future opportunities: if there’s a match, we’re happy to explore opportunities to continue working together after your assignment. All terms of employment Required Skills You enjoy investigating why an antenna performs the way it does and critically examining simulation results. You ask questions, take ownership of your research and seek feedback when it helps you move forward. You also recognize yourself in the following: Study background: you are studying Electrical Engineering or a comparable subject and have a foundation in electromagnetics. Interest: you want to deepen your knowledge of antennas and RF technology. Experience with simulation, measurement or data analysis is welcome; you do not need to be an antenna optimization or machine learning specialist yet. Research approach: you can explain engineering trade-offs and distinguish what you know, what you assume and what you still need to investigate. Language: you have a good command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus. Availability: you are available for 32–38 hours per week for a minimum of six months. Get in touch! Hi, I’m Noa, Recruitment Business Partner. Interested? I’d love to hear from you. Apply now and submit your CV and/or motivation using the application button. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]. AI in your work At Nedap, we see AI as a valuable tool to help us work smarter. We are curious about what it makes possible and actively explore how it can help us collaborate better, improve the way we work, and create solutions that truly matter. We expect you to do the same: remain curious, explore how AI can add value in your work, and use it thoughtfully, responsibly, and with sound judgment. We provide the tools, space, and support to do so. About Nedap Nedap is a global leader in Digital Twin Technology, bridging the physical and digital worlds in Retail, Healthcare, Livestock, and Security. Guided by our Technology for Life philosophy, we create smart, sustainable solutions that help people and organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. With over 1,000 colleagues, we shape the future with meaningful innovations.

Core Responsibilities

Develop a substantiated methodology for assessing antenna designs against application objectives, comparing variants, identifying performance limitations, and explaining engineering trade-offs. Test the approach using CST Studio Suite simulation results and, where possible, practical measurements, then demonstrate how it can guide an initial AI-assisted optimization loop.

Requirements

The candidate should be studying Electrical Engineering or a comparable subject and have a foundation in electromagnetics, with an interest in antennas and RF technology. They should be able to explain engineering trade-offs, communicate well in spoken and written English, and be available for 32–38 hours per week for at least six months; simulation, measurement, or data-analysis experience is welcome.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Work
• Professional Guidance
• Student Community
• Opportunity for Future Employment