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

- Design and optimize antennas including:

Wideband and multiband antennas
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

- Design and analyze RF subsystems:

LNAs, PAs, filters, switches, couplers
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

- Carry out antenna and RF testing:

VNA-based S-parameter measurements
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

- 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 & Skilled Skills

- Strong analytical and debugging skills
- Ability to independently own RF/antenna tasks
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Mentoring junior engineers (added advantage)

Job Category: RF Design

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Bangalore

Experience: 4 to 8 Years

Education: Engineering degree in E&C; Masters Degree in ECE Masters Degree in RF & Microwave Masters Degree in Antenna Engineering

📌 RF & Antenna Senior Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 CoreEl Technologies
📍 Bengaluru