Principal Antenna Engineer (AiP, Remote)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Colorado; Remote; USD 123,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Antenna Technologies team is seeking a Principal Antenna in Package (AiP) Design Engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and test mmWave PCB-based phased array antennas for defense and aerospace applications. You will collaborate with world-class antenna and RF engineers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in BSEE with 12+ years of experience, proficiency with AWR/CST/HFSS, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BSEE or equivalent and 12+ years of relevant RF/mmWave design experience.
• Experience designing RF/mmWave phased array antenna components.
• Proficient with AWR, CST, or HFSS and RF/millimeter-wave testing.

Responsibilities

• Design PCB-based antenna elements and arrays for mmWave operation.
• Collaborate with antenna, electrical, RF component, and PCB design engineers to develop mmWave phased array prototype designs.
• Model RF and mmWave components, including PCB mmWave transitions, connector matching networks, filters, tuning networks, and related structures, using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Design passive circuit components such as power splitters/combiners, microstrip and stripline transmission lines, and impedance transformers using AWR, CST, and/or HFSS.
• Develop, manage, and finalize BOM lists and guide parts selection to support cost models and prototype schedules.
• Support over-the-air test development for new waveforms and test conditions, including hands-on testing of RF and mmWave phased array antennas.
• Support test and troubleshooting of new mmWave phased array prototypes, including power supplies, control circuits, and RF/mmWave circuits, and perform power integrity analysis on prototype boards.

Skills

Antenna design

RF/mmWave knowledge

Python scripting

PCB/testing

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSEE or equivalent)

Tools

AWR

CST

HFSS

Job description

Skyworks Antenna Technologies team is seeking a Principal Antenna in Package (AiP) Design Engineer to design, analyze, prototype, and test mmWave PCB-based phased array antennas for defense and aerospace applications. You will collaborate with world-class antenna and RF engineers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in BSEE with 12+ years of experience, proficiency with AWR/CST/HFSS, and Python scripting.