Senior Project Engineer - Antenna Systems

Tata Technologies; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

JLR Privilege Scheme

Health Assured

Health Shield

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Antenna Systems for a role based at a customer site in Bicester. You will own the vehicle antenna system architecture and performance across GPS/GNSS, DAB, FM/AM, and SXM, coordinating with infotainment, telematics, EMC, and vehicle teams, and managing Tier-1 suppliers.

You will lead DFMEA and DVP&R activities, ensure compliance with OEM targets, and guide RF design and validation across vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with automotive antenna systems: GPS/GNSS, DAB, FM/AM, SXM.
• Hands-on RF knowledge and system-level understanding in an OEM setting.
• Proven DFMEA and DVP&R ownership across development stages.

Responsibilities

• Own vehicle antenna system architecture across multiple platforms and programs.
• Define system requirements and performance targets for GPS/GNSS, DAB, FM/AM, SXM.
• Lead DFMEA and DVP&R activities; approve validation results and supplier designs.
• Collaborate with infotainment, telematics, EMC, and body engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional technical leadership.

Skills

Automotive antenna systems

RF engineering

DFMEA & DVP&R

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF testing equipment

EMC/EMI testing

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer – Antenna Systems to be based at our customer’s site in Bicester.

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer experienced with automotive antenna systems to own the vehicle-level antenna system architecture, performance, and validation for automotive platforms. This role is responsible for end-to-end antenna system definition and integration for GPS/GNSS, DAB, FM/AM, and Satellite Radio (SXM), working closely with internal infotainment, telematics, EMC, and vehicle engineering teams, as well as managing Tier-1 suppliers. The position includes strong ownership of DFMEA and DVP&R activities and close collaboration with radio tuner and antenna amplifier development teams to ensure robust, production-ready RF performance.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Own the vehicle antenna system architecture across multiple vehicle platforms and programs
• Define system requirements and performance targets for GPS/GNSS, DAB, FM/AM, and SXM antennas
• Specify antenna concepts (roof, glass, shark-fin, bumper, mirror, etc.) considering styling, vehicle packaging, cost, and manufacturing constraints
• Define interfaces between antennas, antenna amplifiers, cabling, and radio tuners

Vehicle Integration & Performance

• Lead vehicle-level antenna integration, placement, grounding, and interaction with BIW, trims, and glass
• Ensure optimal system performance in real-world vehicle environments, including mitigation of detuning, coupling, and noise
• Work closely with radio tuner teams to optimize system sensitivity, selectivity, and robustness

DFMEA, DVP & Validation

• Lead DFMEA for antenna and RF systems; identify risks, define mitigation strategies, and track closure across development phases
• Own and approve DVP&R / DVP plans for antenna systems at component, subsystem, and vehicle levels
• Review and approve validation results, ensuring compliance with OEM targets and regulatory requirements
• Support DV/PV, EMC, and vehicle-level sign-off activities
• Act as the technical interface to Tier-1 suppliers for antennas, amplifiers, and RF components
• Review and approve supplier designs, simulations, DFMEA, DVP results, and change requests
• Drive technical issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support sourcing decisions and technical evaluations during supplier nomination

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with infotainment, telematics, EMC, body engineering, styling, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Participate in system design reviews, vehicle milestones, and program gateways
• Contribute to OEM antenna standards, design guidelines, and lessons learned
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the antenna/RF domain

Knowledge / Experience

• Extensive experience with automotive antenna systems: GPS/GNSS, DAB, FM/AM, and SXM
• Strong experience working at vehicle system level within an automotive OEM environment
• Proven hands-on experience with radio tuners and antenna amplifiers, including system matching and performance optimization
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna theory, and electromagnetics
• Demonstrated ownership of DFMEA and DVP&R in an automotive product development lifecycle
• Experience with antenna and RF testing: chamber, bench, and vehicle-level measurements
• Strong capability in interpreting RF performance data and driving system-level decisions
• Experience managing and technically leading Tier-1 suppliers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience defining OEM-level antenna performance requirements and standards
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI and vehicle noise mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with active antenna design, LNAs, filters, and RF front-end architectures
• Exposure to connected vehicle antennas (LTE/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, V2X)
• Understanding of OEM vehicle development processes (APQP, DV/PV, PPAP, change management)
• Experience supporting global vehicle platforms and multi-region regulatory requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, RF Engineering, or a related discipline

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.