Principal Antenna Engineer

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Applied Technology seeks a technically proficient and versatile individual to fulfill an Antenna Engineering role. This flexible results-oriented problem-solver will be responsible for the following for multiple custom wireless communications products:

Antenna Engineering

• Custom Antenna Development: Design simulate and optimize custom antenna elements for wideband and multi-band applications.

• Phased Array & Beamforming: Lead the design of active phased array systems including feed networks phase shifters and the implementation of beamsteering architectures.

• Electromagnetic Simulation: Perform full-wave EM simulations using Ansys HFSS and Dassault Systems CST to analyze gain efficiency return loss and radiation patterns.

• RF Architecture Integration: Collaborate with RF Front-End (RFFE) teams to integrate antennas with filters LNAs and power amplifiers ensuring impedance matching and minimal link budget loss.

• Prototyping & Validation: Conduct hands-on testing in Anechoic chambers and Near-field/Far-field ranges to validate hardware against simulated models.

• Millimeter-Wave (mmWave) Design: Address specific challenges of the mmWave frequency range such as atmospheric absorption high path loss and tight manufacturing tolerances.

• Custom ASIC Development: Collaborate with our RF ASIC team on development of beamformer IC’s

Customer Technical Interface

• Regularly work directly with customers to develop product requirements

• Communicate technical status verbally written and in customer meetings

• Occasional travel to customer meetings may be required.

• Contribute to Business Development and Proposal efforts

Specific Knowledge/Skills

Required skills:

• EM Simulation Software: Expert-level proficiency in ANSYS HFSS and CST Studio Suite.

• Phased Array Theory: Deep understanding of grating lobes mutual coupling beam scanning range and Taylor/Chebyshev weighting for sidelobe control.

• RF Circuit Design: Proficiency in Cadence for matching network design and system-level budget analysis.

• Measurement Hardware: Mastery of Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.

• Knowledge of high-frequency substrate properties (e.g. Rogers Taconic Megtron) and their performance at mmWave frequencies.

• Excellent verbal / written communications skills.

• Excellent multitasking and prioritization

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• 8+ years design experience

Additional preferred skills:

• Understanding of System-in-Package (SiP) and Antenna-in-Package (AiP) technologies.

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Target Base Salary Range: $100100  - $160200  USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.  Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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