Senior Phased-Array Antenna Design Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior RF Antenna Design engineer to lead the design and development of microwave/mmWave antenna systems. You will own EM simulations, drive architecture decisions, and collaborate with RFIC/MMIC, DSP, mechanical, and thermal teams to ensure a cohesive system solution.

Responsibilities include prototype fabrication, RF testing, and environmental qualification, with a track record of leading antennas from concept through validation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in RF antenna design.
• Experience designing antenna elements and antenna-in-package solutions for microwave and mmWave phased-array applications.
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly phased arrays.
• Proven experience leading the design and development of antennas and associated hardware from concept through validation.
• Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, HFSS, or CST).
• Understanding of the trade-offs among analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming architectures.
• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of antenna systems, including reflectors, feeds, radiating elements, and sub-reflectors for Q-, V-, and E-band applications.
• Own electromagnetic simulations using HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize antenna performance and guide design decisions.
• Collaborate with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system architecture.
• Lead prototype fabrication, assembly, and RF testing activities, including near-field, far-field, and environmental testing.
• Own the full antenna hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (thermal vacuum, vibration, radiation testing).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design analyses, test reports, requirements, and design review materials.

Skills

RF Antenna Design

Electromagnetic Theory

3D Electromagnetic Simulation

Prototype Fabrication

RF Testing

Environmental Qualification

Design Analysis

Test Reporting

Requirements Definition

Antenna-in-Package Solutions

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years RF antenna design experience

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years RF antenna design experience

Tools

HFSS

CST

TICRA

Job description

• Lead the design and development of antenna systems, including reflectors, feeds, radiating elements, and sub-reflectors for Q-, V-, and E-band applications.


• Own electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, and TICRA to optimize antenna performance and drive key design decisions.


• Collaborate closely with RFIC/MMIC, T/R module, DSP, mechanical, and thermal engineers to define requirements and ensure a cohesive system architecture.


• Lead prototype fabrication, assembly, and RF testing activities, including near-field, far-field, and environmental testing.


• Own the full antenna hardware lifecycle, from concept and design through fabrication, characterization, and environmental qualification (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, and radiation testing).


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design analyses, test reports, requirements, and design review materials.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in RF antenna design, or an M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of experience in RF antenna design.


• Experience designing antenna elements and antenna-in-package solutions for microwave and mmWave phased-array applications.


• Solid understanding of electromagnetic theory and its application to antenna design, particularly phased arrays.


• Proven experience leading the design and development of antennas and associated hardware from concept through validation.


• Proficiency with at least one major 3D electromagnetic simulation tool (e.g., TICRA, HFSS, or CST).


• Understanding of the trade-offs among analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming architectures.


• Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and anechoic chamber testing.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in RF antenna design and development, including proficiency in electromagnetic simulations and a solid understanding of phased-array applications. Capable of leading the full antenna hardware lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure optimal system performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RF Antenna Design


• Electromagnetic Simulations


• Phased-Array Applications


• Antenna Measurement Techniques


• Technical Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Antenna Design


• Electromagnetic Theory


• 3D Electromagnetic Simulation


• Prototype Fabrication


• RF Testing


• Environmental Qualification


• Design Analysis


• Test Reporting


• Requirements Definition


• Antenna-in-Package Solutions

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Microwave Applications


• MmWave Applications


• Beamforming Architectures


• Anechoic Chamber Testing

Tools & Technologies

• HFSS


• CST


• TICRA