Job Advice: Should I Take the Antenna Design Job?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision of whether to accept a job offer in antenna design while having a preference for electronics, particularly in analog and microwave/RF design. Participants explore the implications of taking the job for gaining experience versus pursuing a more preferred career path in electronics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the decision hinges on the individual's chances of finding a more desirable job in the near future and the feasibility of extending the job search.
  • Another participant emphasizes the potential benefits of taking the antenna design job, noting that two years is a short time in a career and could lead to valuable experience.
  • A different viewpoint highlights that working in antenna design may provide unexpected learning opportunities and customer interactions that could enrich the individual's skill set.
  • The original poster expresses a willingness to accept the job to gain experience while also engaging in RF activities through ham radio.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that gaining experience is valuable, but there are differing opinions on whether the antenna design job aligns with the original poster's long-term career goals. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best course of action.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of knowledge about the electrical engineering job market, which may influence their advice. There is also uncertainty about the original poster's long-term career aspirations and the potential for job satisfaction in antenna design.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering career transitions in engineering, particularly in electronics and RF fields, may find this discussion relevant.

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Hey guys i am new in this forum ! I wish you are fine. Well i am finishing my MSc in Electronics and searching for a job.

Basically, i like more the electronics and especially, analog, microwave/RF => designing individula stages or systems TX-RX etc

However, i have a proposal from a company that is related with antennas. I have done in the past a lot of things in antenna field

but it is not my favorite objective. I gave 2 interviews about RF Engineer and i failed unfortunately. A lot of people advise me to

start the job with antenna design to obtain some experience and then i can move to electronics more easily because i will meet

a lot of people etc.. the contract is 2 years. I don't know what to do.. what do you believe ?

Thanks a lot and have a nice night
 
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It sounds like you have a choice between a job and a dream.

In making a decision like this, what I think it ultimately comes down to is how realistic you think your chances are of landing a job in the short term that's more consistent with what you see yourself doing in the long term, and how long you can draw out that search.

In my experience, no job will be perfect and two years is short compared to the length of your career. So if this antenna design job is a potential avenue to get you where you want to go, it might be a good idea to take it on. I don't know the electrical engineering market though.
 
I think you should go with the job. It's only 2 years and you'll gain experience. Who knows? you may find the job very interesting and decide to stay in that field.
 
One thing about designing antennas: You end up in the field a lot. You meet with the customers quite a bit and you learn lots of interesting things that aren't exactly antenna related. For example, you learn how to protect against lightning, antenna site management, and a whole host of interesting opportunities.

Of course you may not like these things, but you can always play with electronics as a ham radio enthusiast...
 
Thanks a lot for the replies guys. Well i think i will start the job to gain experience.. in the same time i will involved in RF through ham activities :) thnanks a lot
 

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