Lead Phased-Array Antenna Engineer

Jobtailor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Diego is seeking an experienced RF Antenna Design Engineer to lead phased array initiatives for microwave and millimeter-wave applications, spanning element to full array. You will own system architectures, run EM simulations with HFSS, CST, or TICRA, mentor junior engineers, and drive design reviews while ensuring hardware qualification.

This is a hands-on role demanding deep EM theory, leadership, and collaboration with RFIC, DSP, and mechanical teams to meet SWaP and thermal

Qualifications

• Advanced RF antenna design experience with phased arrays.
• Proficient in electromagnetic theory applied to antennas.
• Experience leading antenna or phased array design.
• Hands-on with HFSS, CST or similar tools.
• Familiarity with antenna measurement and anechoic testing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of phased array antennas from element to array.
• Define system RF architectures balancing analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming.
• Perform EM simulations using HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with RFIC/MMIC, DSP, mechanical, and thermal teams.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle from fabrication to environmental qualification.
• Mentor engineers and lead design reviews.

Skills

RF Antenna Design

Electromagnetic Theory

3D Electromagnetic Simulation

Phased Array Systems

Beamforming Architectures

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 10+ yrs experience

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ yrs experience

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

Job description

Jobtailor in San Diego is seeking an experienced RF Antenna Design Engineer to lead phased array initiatives for microwave and millimeter-wave applications, spanning element to full array. You will own system architectures, run EM simulations with HFSS, CST, or TICRA, mentor junior engineers, and drive design reviews while ensuring hardware qualification.

This is a hands-on role demanding deep EM theory, leadership, and collaboration with RFIC, DSP, and mechanical teams to meet SWaP and thermal