Consultancy

Starting in 2026, I will offer paid antenna design consultancy services for industry. All consultancy work will be provided directly by me, Robert Fennis.

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I hold a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, specialized in Telecommunication Engineering, from the University of Twente. I have five years of experience as an Antenna Engineer at Thales The Netherlands in Hengelo, where I worked on legacy, current, and future antenna designs. I am listed as inventor on two patents, both owned by Thales. Following this role, I was hired through HE Space as an Antenna Engineer at the European Space Agency, where I am currently employed.

Areas of expertise

My primary expertise lies in passive antenna design and simulation. I am particularly experienced in patch antenna design, phased array antennas, and other antenna topologies realized in PCBs and ridged waveguides. I also have experience in the design of RF filter components. I am also familiar with radome design and the impact on antennas.

Besides practical antenna engineering I am also adept at using Comsol Multiphysics and Ansys HFSS although I do not own any licenses myself. I am well versed in the theory of Computational Electromagnetics. Besides practical antenna engineering I can also help with troubleshooting regarding antenna simulations and theory.

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How I can help

If you are experiencing challenges with antenna designs in your products, I can assist by analyzing the current state and working with you to identify solutions that maximize antenna performance.

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As the author of my own electromagnetic finite element simulation software, I do not incur licensing costs for commercial EM simulation tools. This allows me to provide high quality simulation driven analysis without passing on software licensing expenses.

I will work closely with you to understand the problem, explore available solution options, and develop a proposed solution that fits within your project budget. Deliverables can include the following.

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A detailed professional report in PDF format, explaining both practically and theoretically the solutions that have been identified. A comprehensive data package containing the information required to implement and test the proposed solution, including:

• Touchstone snp files of all relevant components.

• Antenna radiation patterns in any ASCII based format of your preference.

• A complete set of Python simulation files to run the proposed solution independently using EMerge, Optycal, or Heavi.

• Three dimensional geometry files in STEP, IGES, or STL format for any geometry or component created.

• Gerber or DXF files for proposed PCB based solutions.

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Success Based Pricing

I work on a results based model where you only pay for a solution that performs as agreed. A fixed price is defined upfront for the proposed solution, and payment is due only if the solution meets the mutually agreed technical objectives and performance criteria.

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To ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings, success criteria, validation methods, and acceptance conditions are defined in advance. This model applies to analysis and design deliverables and does not constitute a guarantee of manufacturability, regulatory approval, or system level performance beyond the agreed scope.