Senior Radio Frequency Engineer - Antenna Design

EPAM Systems; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer specializing in Antenna Design to join our on-site team for a prestigious Silicon Valley client. You will perform RF characterizations, design mobile antennas, automate test systems, and run EM and RF circuit simulations to ensure optimal wireless performance in next-generation devices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cellular, GPS, WiFi, and NFC, build robust automation frameworks, and apply hands-on

Qualifications

• RF characterization and test plans for advanced consumer electronics
• Design of new mobile small antenna
• Develop automated test systems with signal generators and spectrum analyzers
• EM and RF circuit simulations to optimize platforms
• Precise antenna measurements and RF data collection
• Collaborate to integrate cellular, GPS, WiFi, NFC
• Create robust automation frameworks for RF testing sequences
• Proven RF engineering experience with hardware design
• Experience with small antenna design
• Knowledge of wireless technology integration in consumer products
• Simulator/tool proficiency HFSS, CST, ADS, Cadence
• Hands-on RF lab instrumentation and advanced measurements
• Programming in C/C++, Python, or shell for test automation
• Excellent communication for fast-paced, collaborative work

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute RF characterization and test plans
• Design new small antenna for mobile use
• Develop automated test systems integrating signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and power amplifiers
• Perform EM and RF circuit simulations to optimize characterization platforms
• Conduct precise antenna measurements and collect RF parametric data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cellular, GPS, WiFi, and NFC
• Create and maintain robust automation frameworks for executing complex RF testing sequences
• Proven experience in RF engineering with hardware design expertise

Skills

RF characterization

Antenna design

Test automation

EM simulations

RF circuit simulations

Antenna measurements

Wireless integration

Automation frameworks

Hardware design

Small antenna design

Wireless tech integration

RF lab instrumentation

Measurement techniques

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Communication skills

Tools

HFSS

CST

ADS

Cadence

Job description

Join our team to develop cutting-edge wireless technologies for advanced consumer electronics products. As a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer specializing in Antenna Design, you'll be working onsite with our prestigious Silicon Valley client. You'll execute sophisticated RF characterizations, new antenna designs, automate test systems, and perform electromagnetic simulations to ensure optimal wireless performance in next-generation devices.

At EPAM, you'll work on cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of digital innovation. With access to continuous learning, mentorship, and global projects, your expertise will drive meaningful change.

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• Coordinate and execute comprehensive RF characterization and test plans for advanced consumer electronics
• Design new small antenna for mobile use
• Develop automated test systems integrating signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and power amplifiers
• Perform electromagnetic (EM) and RF circuit simulations to analyze and optimize characterization platforms
• Conduct precise antenna measurements and collect RF parametric data supporting product development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate multiple wireless technologies including cellular, GPS, WiFi, and NFC
• Create and maintain robust automation frameworks for executing complex RF testing sequences
• Proven experience in RF engineering with demonstrated hardware design expertise
• Experience with small antenna design
• Strong knowledge of wireless technology integration (cellular, GPS, WiFi, NFC) in consumer products
• Proficiency with electromagnetic/circuit simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or Cadence
• Hands-on experience with RF lab instrumentation and advanced measurement techniques
• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, or shell scripting for test automation development
• Excellent communication abilities with capacity to work effectively in fast-paced collaborative environments

Location: 100% onsite position in Cupertino, CA