The RF Antenna Technical Leader is responsible for end-to-end ownership of RF, antenna, and microwave subsystem design, development, qualification, and production support for Aerospace Defense platforms. The role involves technical leadership, system-level trade-offs, design assurance, and mentoring engineers, while working closely with system engineering, mechanical, EMI/EMC, and program teams.

; Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Lead RF and antenna architecture definition for airborne, naval, ground, and space platforms
Own antenna and RF subsystem performance budgets (gain, pattern, EIRP, noise figure, linearity, isolation, EMC)
Drive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and provide technical sign-off
Perform system-level RF trade studies considering size, weight, power, cost (SWaP-C)

; Antenna Design Development
Design and optimize antennas and arrays:
Phased arrays, conformal antennas
Radar, EW, Satcom, IFF, GPS, data link antennas

;Handle wideband, multiband, dual-polarized, low-profile antennas
Antenna placement, integration, and coupling analysis on platforms




Support antenna radome and RF-transparent structure evaluation

; RF Microwave Design
Design and validate RF subsystems including:
LNAs, PAs, filters, couplers, switches, duplexers
T/R modules, beamformers, Butler matrices
Perform RF chain analysis (gain, noise, compression, spurs)
Interface with MMIC, module, and system teams

; Simulation, Measurement Validation
Lead EM simulation using HFSS, CST, ADS, AWR
Own antenna and RF measurements:
Anechoic chamber testing
VNA, spectrum analyzer, power meter measurements
Correlate simulation vs measurement and drive design closure
Support EMI/EMC, environmental, and qualification testing

; Aerospace Defense Compliance
Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, DO-160, DEF-STAN, IEC standards
Support airworthiness, qualification, and certification activities
Prepare and review technical documents, test reports, and compliance matrices

; Mentoring Team Developme

📌 RF & Antenna Technical Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 CoreEl Technologies
📍 Bengaluru