Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer
Core
Lead the design, integration, and validation of antenna systems for autonomous aircraft, ground infrastructure, and supporting products, balancing performance with aerodynamic, structural, and thermal constraints.
Role type
Senior IC RF Antenna Design Engineer
Builds
Antenna systems and RF structures for autonomous drones and logistics infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace / RF Engineering / Autonomous Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromagnetic theory, antenna fundamentals, transmission lines, impedance matching, polarization, coupling, radiation efficiency, propagation, full-wave electromagnetic simulation, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF power meters, RF PCB design, feed networks, matching circuits, connectors, cables, grounding, shielding, electromagnetic compatibility, system interaction analysis
Preferred skills
unmanned aircraft antenna design, aerospace platform experience, safety-critical systems design, cellular antenna systems (LTE, 5G, carrier aggregation, MIMO), high-accuracy GNSS antenna systems, conformal antennas, phased arrays, electronically steered antennas, direction-finding systems, composite structures, carbon fiber
Technologies
Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altair FEKO
Responsibilities
Own antenna architecture, design, simulation, prototyping, integration, and validation for airborne and ground-based products; Develop antennas and RF structures across cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ISM, telemetry, ADSB, UAT, and command-and-control bands; Translate system requirements into antenna specifications and verification plans; Perform electromagnetic simulations and optimize performance within mechanically constrained environments; Conduct antenna measurements including return loss, impedance, isolation, efficiency, gain, radiation patterns, and polarization; Plan and execute testing in anechoic chambers, outdoor ranges, and laboratory environments; Characterize antenna performance at subsystem and complete-vehicle levels; Develop antenna diversity, MIMO, isolation, coexistence, and placement strategies; Deliver antenna integration with attention to matching networks, aperture matching, connector strategy, and PCB integration; Evaluate link performance and collaborate on link budgets and interference risks; Investigate RF performance issues using simulation, lab measurements, and flight-test data; Design repeatable RF test methods and fixtures; Design unique antenna systems and RF harnessing solutions with multi-physics demands; Partner with mechanical and industrial design teams to meet aerodynamic, environmental, structural, and packaging requirements; Work with manufacturing to establish specifications, tolerances, and production controls; Support regulatory and carrier certification activities including FCC, CE, ISED, and SAR testing; Perform technical reviews, document decisions and risks, and mentor other engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC