Senior RF Design Engineer - Antennas
Job in
Orem, Utah County, Utah, 84057, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Kforce
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and development of advanced phased array antennas, including both active and passive systems
* Design antenna elements, array architectures, feed networks, and beamforming subsystems
* Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or FEKO
* Develop and optimize beam steering, sidelobe suppression, calibration, and array performance techniques
* Conduct link budget analysis and system-level performance evaluations
* Collaborate cross-functionally with RF, microwave, DSP, and systems engineering teams
* Drive prototyping, integration, testing, and validation in both lab and field environments
* Analyze measurement data and iterate designs to meet performance requirements
* Perform antenna and RF measurements using tools such as VNAs, anechoic chambers, spectrum analyzers, and near-field systems
* Support PCB/PCA design integrating RF, digital, and power functions (Altium preferred)
* Lead board bring-up, debugging, and validation activities
* Develop scripts (Python or MATLAB) for automation, data analysis, and performance evaluation
* Ensure designs meet regulatory, environmental, and reliability standards
* Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (PhD preferred)
* 5-7+ years of RF hardware design experience
* 3-5+ years of hands-on phased array and antenna design experience
Technical Expertise
* Strong foundation in electromagnetics and antenna theory
* Deep understanding of phased array concepts (beam steering, grating lobes, mutual coupling)
* Experience with RF/microwave circuit design
* Proficiency with EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, FEKO, ADS)
* Hands-on experience with RF measurement and test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, anechoic chambers)
* Experience with antenna measurement techniques (near-field and far-field)
* Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for modeling and data analysis
* Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (preferably Altium)
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience with full system integration, calibration, and field testing of antenna systems
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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