RF Product Development Engineer (Antenna/LNA Design)

Your Job

We are seeking a dynamic engineer who would be responsible for the design, development, and technical performance of RF related products, for providing technical expertise to product development teams, and for supporting the test methods required for the development of RF related products.

Our Team

In the Connected Mobility Business Unit, we are at the forefront of advancing vehicle technology. From innovative solutions such as 5G to hidden antennas, we design and manufacture products that enable flawless data transfer within the next generation of autonomous and connected vehicles.

What You Will Do

• Design antennas using computer aided SW for RF/EM simulation, develop samples, evaluate performance in vehicle and component level test chambers up to 10GHz.
• Fabricate and test novel antenna designs for use in practical vehicle applications such as Cellular 5G, GNSS, Satellite Radio, AM/FM, V2X, WiFi/BT, and other wireless devices.
• Characterize antenna performance by conducting Electrical/RF tests such as near and far field radiation evaluation, impedance matching and optimization in the defined configurations.
• Design and test LNA designs for use in practical vehicle applications such as GNSS, SiriusXM, AM/FM, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast), as well as passive circuit matching for 5G, WiFi/BT, and other frequencies.
• Evaluate and characterize LNA performance by conducting Electrical/RF tests such as Gain, Noise Figure, impedance matching, intermodulation, isolation, and optimization in the defined configurations.
• Compose written reports to fully document all project activity.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to a variety of small or large groups.
• Work as part of an Product Development team with other engineering team such as Electrical-LNA/Circuit, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Integration, Validation and Project Engineers to develop new parts for production.
• Provide updates on project status and technological changes to the design team.
• Provide support and assistance to project team and manufacturing, as needed.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement software and hardware to reduce cycle time and improve product development efficiency.
• Research trade publications, patents, technical papers, and existing products to determine the "state of the art" of antenna technology.
• Write research papers and patent applications. Participate conference for technical workshop.
• Operate relatively independently.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in electrical/RF engineering and electromagnetics in automotive industry.
• Antenna product development and design experience

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Automotive RF Antenna product development experience with OEM customers.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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