Senior Antenna Engineer

Radar•San Diego, CA

6d•$130,000 - $200,000

About The Position

In this role, you will lead and execute the design, development, and evaluation of next-generation RFID sensor antennas. You will be responsible for the full development lifecycle–from initial simulation-first modeling and multi-element array synthesis to hands-on validation in anechoic environments and site-specific propagation analysis. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, RF systems, and product engineering to deliver robust, scalable RFID sensor-antenna solutions.

Requirements

You have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
You have 10+ years of relevant industry experience in antenna design and RF systems.
You have a strong background in electromagnetics and antenna theory.
You have proven expertise with full-wave electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., FEKO, HFSS, CST, or similar).
You have direct experience designing and evaluating multi-element antenna arrays.
You have experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating commercial antenna products, including managing vendor specifications and hardware validation.
You have hands-on experience with Vector Network Analyzers and antenna calibration procedures in anechoic chambers.
You have a strong focus on verification and validation, with expertise in applying rigorous test methodologies to both simulated and measured RF data.
You have experience correlating system-level performance with physical antenna characteristics.
You have experience leveraging cloud computing platforms to scale simulation workloads and manage large RF datasets.
You have a proven track record of successfully delivering commercial wireless products from initial design through to high-volume deployment.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

You have experience with RF propagation and ray-tracing tools (e.g., Remcom’s WirelessInSite, Altair’s WinProp, or similar).
You have familiarity with sensor-integrated or constrained-form-factor antennas.
You have familiarity with FCC/ETSI standards for wireless devices.
You have knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for simulation workflows and data post-processing.

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and optimize custom RFID sensor antennas, including single-element and multi-element array configurations using electromagnetic simulation software.
Perform full-wave electromagnetic simulations to evaluate antenna performance metrics including impedance matching, radiation patterns, efficiency, isolation, polarization, and coupling of antenna designs.
Utilize ray-tracing software (e.g., Remcom’s WirelessInSite) to predict system performance and signal coverage in complex store environments.
Conduct precise antenna calibration and performance characterization in an anechoic chamber.
Oversee the fabrication of PCB-based antennas and seamless integration with RF front-end components.
Work alongside hardware and software teams to integrate antenna solutions into compact sensor form factors.