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RF Design Engineer

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As a RF Design Engineer on our team, you'll design antenna and RF path for radars used in Automotive applications including Safety and Autonomous Driving.

In your daily job you will:

• 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.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• [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.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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