Rf Design Engineer

Boyen Haddin; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyen Haddin is seeking an Assistant Manager – Software Antenna to lead RF antenna design, matching, and front-end circuit development for 4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, and other wireless tech. The role involves hands-on design, simulation, and validation, collaborating closely with hardware, PCB, mechanical, and embedded software teams.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in RF/antenna design, strong knowledge of EM theory, and experience with CST HFSS, Keysight ADS, and PCB layout guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in ECE/Telecommunications.
• 6+ years of industry experience in RF/antenna design.
• Experience in end-to-end antenna development from concept to production.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF antennas for 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and other wireless applications.
• Perform antenna matching and impedance tuning to optimize RF performance.
• Design, simulate, and optimize RF front-end circuits (matching networks, filters, baluns, LNAs, PAs).
• Conduct RF simulations using industry-standard EM tools.
• Optimize antenna placement and PCB layout to meet radiation specs and minimize interference.
• Prepare design reports, test reports and validation records.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Antenna design

Antenna matching

RF front-end design

RF simulation

PCB antenna placement

EMI/EMC principles

VNA/Spectrum testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in ECE/Telecommunications

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Altium Designer / Cadence Allegro

Job description

Position : Assistant Manager – Software Antenna

We are looking for a skilled RF Antenna Design Engineer with strong expertise in antenna design, RF circuit design, and wireless communication technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, simulating, developing, and validating high-performance antennas and RF front-end circuits for products supporting 4G, 5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and other wireless technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF antennas for 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and other wireless communication applications.
• Perform antenna matching and impedance tuning to achieve optimal RF performance.
• Design, simulate, and optimize RF front-end circuits, including matching networks, filters, baluns, LNAs, and PAs.
• Conduct RF simulations using industry-standard electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Optimize antenna placement and layout on PCB to achieve desired radiation performance while minimizing interference. Perform antenna characterization, tuning, and validation using RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Spectrum Analyzer, and Network Analyzer.
• Work closely with hardware, PCB layout, mechanical, and embedded software teams during product development.
• Identify and resolve RF performance issues related to antenna efficiency, impedance matching, isolation, and coexistence.
• Ensure products comply with EMI/EMC standards and support certification activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, design reports, test reports, and validation records.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals and electromagnetic theory.
• Hands-on experience in antenna design and antenna matching techniques.
• Strong understanding of RF simulation and optimization methodologies.
• Experience in designing antennas for 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS applications.
• Expertise in PCB antenna placement and RF layout guidelines.
• Experience in RF front-end design and matching network development.
• Good understanding of EMI/EMC principles and RF compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with RF measurements using VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, and related RF test equipment.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Tools

• CST Studio Suite
• Ansys HFSS
• Keysight ADS
• Cadence AWR Microwave Office
• Altium Designer / Cadence Allegro

Preferred Domain

• Automotive Electronics
• Telematics & Connected Vehicles
• IoT Devices
• Consumer Electronics
• Wireless Communication Products

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field. Experience 6+ years (Industry Exp)

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of RF design principles and antenna performance optimization.
• Experience working on end‑to‑end antenna development from concept to production.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex RF and antenna‑related issues independently