- Design antennas and RF circuits. Model, simulate, and design compact antennas (MIMO, array structures) and RF front-ends for sub-6 GHz and mmWave applications.
- Apply additive manufacturing. Use techniques such as Aerosol Jet, LDS, inkjet, DIW, and polymer/metal PBF to create lightweight, conformal RF geometries that conventional processes can't achieve.
- Automate the design flow. Build scripts and toolboxes to drive EM simulation workflows, optimize antenna geometries, and process large spatial-layout datasets.
- Prototype and characterize on-site. Fabricate working prototypes on in-house 3D printing equipment and validate them with VNAs and anechoic-chamber measurements.
- Design for manufacturing (DFM). Mature printed RF concepts toward high-volume production, assessing material reliability, thermal performance, and yield.
- Collaborate across disciplines. Partner with mechanical and industrial design teams to fit antennas into tight consumer product enclosures.
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total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $106,000 to $156,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related physics discipline with a focus on electromagnetics/RF - or an MS with equivalent industry R&D experience.
- Experience: 3+ years designing RF/antenna systems in consumer electronics, mobile handset, or telecom infrastructure (relevant PhD research counts).
- EM fundamentals: Solid grasp of RF circuit layout, impedance matching, Smith charts, and wave propagation.
- Simulation: Expert-level proficiency with Ansys HFSS or CST Studio Suite.
- Programming: Strong Python and MATLAB for simulation control, test automation, and data analysis.
