Senior RF Design Engineer

Aptiv offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to leading automotive brands. Contribute to making mobility safer, greener, and more connected—see your work come to life on the road.

About the role

As a RF Design Engineer, you’ll design antenna and RF paths for radars used in automotive applications, including safety and autonomous driving.

• Design and evaluate new antenna systems and RF transceiver hardware.
• Model antenna designs and RF paths (PCB layer transitions) in HFSS, FEKO, or equivalent packages.
• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure compliance with system requirements in high-volume manufacturing.
• Perform system-level characterization using high-frequency computational tools.
• Design and develop testing methods to validate fabricated antenna designs and RF paths in laboratory settings (e.g., millimeter-wave test).
• Compile test data and document test reports.
• Maintain lab equipment and test setups.
• Create and maintain antenna drawings and release within the change management structure.
• Support radar systems engineers in developing new system concepts.
• Diagnose and modify existing antenna and RF designs.
• Present findings to management and customers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 3+ years of experience in RF circuit test, RF subsystem test, antenna test, and test routine software development using LabView or similar scripting languages.
• 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 (e.g., S-parameter, noise figure, IMD, IP3, phase noise, EIRP) and their test methods.
• Knowledge of RF transmitters, receivers, radar systems, antenna theory and test methods, analog and digital circuitry.
• Design experience in high-frequency printed circuit boards (PCB).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player with high motivation, flexibility, and organization.

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.
• Proficiency in HFSS and other computational electromagnetics packages.
• Experience in radome characterization and modeling.

Benefits

• Private healthcare effective from day one 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.