Principal Antenna Engineer
Core
Design, simulate, and optimize custom antenna elements and active phased array systems for wideband, multi-band, and millimeter-wave wireless communications products.
Role type
Principal Antenna Engineer
Builds
Custom wireless communications products including software-defined radios and advanced antenna solutions
Domain
Defense and public safety communications; RF and microwave engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
EM simulation (ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite), Phased array theory, RF circuit design, Measurement hardware (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers), High-frequency substrate knowledge, ASIC collaboration
Preferred skills
System-in-Package (SiP), Antenna-in-Package (AiP)
Technologies
ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Cadence, Rogers, Taconic, Megtron
Responsibilities
Design and optimize custom antenna elements; Lead design of active phased array systems and beamsteering architectures; Perform full-wave EM simulations; Integrate antennas with RF front-end components; Conduct prototyping and validation in anechoic chambers; Collaborate on beamformer IC development; Interface with customers on product requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC