Senior Antenna / Array Design Engineer

5-7 Years

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Job Description

Own antenna/array designs from topology selection and modeling to prototyping, tuning, chamber validation, and release to production.
Translate system-level targets (coverage, link budget, EIRP/ERP limits, form-factor/cost) into antenna specifications.
Build parametric EM models and correlate simulation to measurement; maintain analysis scripts and golden test procedures.
Partner with ME/EE/NPI to drive manufacturability, yield, and root-cause investigations.

Requirements:

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (EM/RF focus); MSc/PhD preferred.
5+ years end-to-end antenna design (concept EM simulation prototype validation manufacturing handoff).
Hands-on experience with two or more: patch arrays, horn arrays, parabolic reflectors, dipole/monopole arrays.
Proficiency with full-wave EM solvers (CST preferred; HFSS/FEKO or similar acceptable).
Strong MATLAB and/or Python for array synthesis, optimization, and data reduction.
Lab proficiency: VNA (SOLT/TRL), OTA/anechoic measurements (gain/efficiency/patterns/ECC), fixture de-embedding.
Solid grasp of array fundamentals: mutual coupling, scan loss, grating-lobe control, polarization/isolation.
Practical RF PCB layout literacy (stack-up, feeds/matching, grounding/shielding) and DFM/tolerance awareness.
Clear documentation and effective cross-functional communication.

Nice to have-

Phased-array design (active/passive networks, phase shifters, codebooks; Butler/Blass feeds).
Wideband and dual-polarized elements; radome & mechanical co-design.
RF test automation (Python/PyVISA/LabVIEW/C#) and data/report pipelines.
Regulatory/OTA familiarity (FCC/CE, CTIA-style OTA), basic EMC considerations.
Familiarity with wireless communication standards, especially Wi-Fi 6/7 (802.11ax/be) and implications on antenna design
Understanding of MIMO systems, beamforming principles and implications on antenna design