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Antenna & RF Design Engineer

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Aptiv plc

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United States , Agoura Hills

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Not provided

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Salary:

137000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Translate antenna specifications into real design
  • Predict performance with simulation and verify with real-world data
  • Interface with multi-disciplinary product development team in support of design, integration and test
  • Develop antenna concepts, identify the best approach, optimize the design using simulation tools, fabricate the hardware through outsourcing, test antennas for S parameters and patterns
  • Prepare design documentation, create test plans and test reports
  • Present design concepts, antenna performance, tradeoff studies to team members, management and customers
  • Design, test and evaluation of antennas & RF systems for automotive radar systems

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience or Ph.D. degree in engineering, mathematics, or other technical field
  • Computer based simulation or analysis
  • HFSS, CST (or equivalent) proficiency
  • Graduate-level coursework and/or hand-on project experience in antennas
  • Strong documentation skills
What we offer:
  • Private health care effective day 1 of employment
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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