Senior RF Design Engineer

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This position is part of our Advanced Safety & User Experience division.

Summary:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RF Design Engineer with our Advanced Safety & User Experience division in Carmel, IN (relocation offered within the USA).   This role is primarily responsible for the design of antenna and RF path for radars used in Automotive applications including Safety and Autonomous Driving.

Summary / Responsibilities:

  • Design and evaluation of new antenna systems and RF transceiver hardware.
  • Model antenna designs and RF path (PCB layer transitions) in HFSS, FEKO or equivalent packages.
  • Perform tolerance analysis to ensure compliance to systems requirements in high volume manufacturing.
  • Perform system level characterization via high frequency methods using computational tools.
  • Design and develop testing methods to validate fabricated antenna designs and RF path in laboratory settings (e.g. millimeter-wave test).
  • Compile test data and document test report.
  • Maintain lab equipment and test setups.
  • Create and maintain antenna drawings and release within the change management structure
  • Support radar systems engineer in developing new system concepts.
  • Support diagnosing and modifying existing antenna and RF designs.
  • Make presentation to various management and customers.

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications)

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
  • 3+ years’ experience on RF circuit test, RF subsystem test, antenna test, and test routine software development using Labview or similar scripting language.
  • Understanding of various RF materials and their applicability.
  • Hands on experience with laboratory test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, harmonic mixers, etc.
  • Deep understanding of RF parameters, such as S-parameter, noise figure, IMD, IP3, phase noise, EIRP, etc., and their test method.
  • Knowledge of RF Transmitters, Receivers, Radar system, antenna theory and test method, analog and digital circuitry.
  • Design experience in high frequency printed circuit board (PCB) .
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Good communications skills.
  • Team player. Highly motivated, flexible, and well organized.

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
  • 5+ years of experience in antenna design.
  • Expert understanding of electromagnetics and computational methods.
  • Design experience in microwave passive components.
  • Proficient in the usage of HFSS and other computational electromagnetics packages.
  • Experience in radome characterization and modeling.

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages

•            Competitive compensation with bonus potential

•            Learning and development opportunities

•            Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

•            Recognition for innovation and excellence

•            Opportunities to give back to the community

•            Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

•            Relocation assistance may be available

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