Senior Antenna Engineer

TEKsystems•San Francisco, CA

3d•$84 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is seeking an Antenna Engineer to support the design and development of next-generation wireless consumer products. This person will serve as the primary antenna subject matter expert and will be responsible for antenna design, RF system collaboration, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and production support. The engineer will work across the full product lifecycle - from early product concept through launch and mass production. They will partner closely with product design, industrial design, electrical engineering, RF, firmware, security, operations, and external manufacturing partners to ensure the wireless system performs as expected within the final product design. This role requires someone who is deeply technical in antenna design but also capable of thinking at the product/system level. The successful candidate should understand how antenna decisions impact the overall RF subsystem, product form factor, manufacturing readiness, regulatory requirements, and customer experience.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronics products is highly preferred/expected.
Strong antenna design with practical experience in small form-factor products.
Experience designing around real-world product constraints, including: Industrial design limitations, Size/space constraints, Battery placement, PCB/layout considerations, Materials, Manufacturing variability, Regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of: Antenna performance, RF subsystem behavior, Wireless coexistence, EMI/RF desense, Sensitivity, EVM, S-parameters, Emissions, Output power
Antenna design
Rf
Antenna
Design
wireless
product design
consumer product
wi-f
bluetooth
nfc
uwb
EM simulation tools
HFSS
XFDTD
spectrum analyzer
python
ADS

Responsibilities

Design and optimize antenna systems for compact consumer electronics/wearable products.
Partner with RF and EE teams to ensure antenna performance aligns with broader system requirements.
Support product from concept through prototype, validation, launch, and production.
Troubleshoot antenna/RF-related issues that arise during development or production.
Support EMI/RF desense mitigation and wireless coexistence challenges.
Define antenna requirements, specifications, test plans, and validation approaches.
Perform simulations, prototyping, lab measurements, and data analysis.
Review compliance and validation reports.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external JDM/CM partners.
Communicate technical findings, tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations clearly to engineering and leadership stakeholders.