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RF & Antenna Senior Design Engineer
Role Summary
The RF & Antenna Senior Engineer is responsible for design, development, integration, and validation of RF, microwave, and antenna subsystems for Aerospace & Defence platforms. The role requires strong hands-on design capability, ownership of assigned subsystems, and close collaboration with system, mechanical, and EMI/EMC teams.
Key Responsibilities
Antenna Design & Integration
Array and sub-array antennas
Radar, EW, Satcom, GPS, IFF, and data link antennas
Antenna Design & Integration
- Design and optimize antennas including:
Array and sub-array antennas
Radar, EW, Satcom, GPS, IFF, and data link antennas
- Perform antenna placement and integration studies on platforms
- Analyze coupling, isolation, and radiation pattern distortion
- Support radome and RF-transparent structure evaluation
RF & Microwave Design
T/R modules, beamforming networks
- Design and analyze RF subsystems:
T/R modules, beamforming networks
- Perform RF chain analysis (gain, NF, IP3, P1dB, spurious)
- Support schematic, layout review, and design validation
Simulation & Analysis
- Perform EM simulation using HFSS, CST, FEKO
- RF circuit simulation using ADS / AWR
- Correlate simulation and measurement results
- Conduct trade-off studies considering SWaP-C constraints
Measurement & Validation
Anechoic chamber measurements (gain, pattern, polarization)
RF performance testing (linearity, harmonics, spurs)
- Carry out antenna and RF testing:
Anechoic chamber measurements (gain, pattern, polarization)
RF performance testing (linearity, harmonics, spurs)
- Support EMI/EMC, environmental, and qualification tests
Aerospace & Defence Compliance
- Support compliance to MIL-STD, DO-160, DEF-STAN requirements
- Prepare technical documents, test procedures, and reports
- Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
Collaboration & Execution
- Work closely with system engineering, mechanical, thermal, and EMI/EMC teams
- Support manufacturing, integration, and field issue resolution
- Interface with customers and internal stakeholders for technical clarifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Technical Skills
- Strong fundamentals in RF, microwave, and antenna engineering
- Experience with phased arrays or platform-integrated antennas is an advantage
- Good understanding of EMI/EMC and grounding concepts
- Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment
Tools
- EM tools: HFSS, CST, FEKO
- RF tools: ADS, AWR
- Measurement: VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter
Education
- BE/BTech or ME/MTech in ECE / RF & Microwave / Antenna Engineering
- Aerospace & Defence project experience preferred
Behavioral & Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
- Ability to independently own RF/antenna tasks
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Mentoring junior engineers (added advantage)
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