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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! Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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