Job Description
What you will be able to do:
We are seeking a RF Antenna Engineer to perform antenna design and simulation,
antenna requirement generation and antenna testing applicable to the
automotive industry. In this role you will play a key role in design and
development antennas for connected and autonomous vehicles at Ford Motor
Company. In this position you will:
Design and develop antennas for Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Satellite
Radio, GNSS, and C-V2X from concept to production
Design and develop antennas for electronic modules that are used in
vehicle
Build working relationships with electronics module design team to ensure
the antenna is working properly.
Validate antennas through testing and simulation both component level and
with antenna is on vehicle
Ensure that the antenna development phases and deliverables are aligned to
GPDS milestones.
Support research of sophisticated antenna designs for future communication
systems and develop sourcing requirements for various technologies such as
5G NR, C-V2X, Ultra-wideband, etc.
Support antenna D&Rs and Tier 1 suppliers to build antenna on time, with
quality and within budget.
Drive continuous performance, cost, and quality improvements
Perform antenna simulations using CAE tools (e.g. HFSS, FEKO, CST, ADS,
MATLAB, Simulink etc.) both at the antenna component level and on vehicle
models
The minimum requirements we seek:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
or related field
1+ years of experience in antenna design and development using CAE tools
(e.g. HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB, Simulink) (graduate level
coursework/internship/co-op experience allowed)
1+ years of experience with antenna test equipment (e.g. network
analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators)
(graduate level coursework/internship/co-op experience allowed)
Our preferred requirements:
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
or related field
3+ years of experience in any one of the following: antenna design,
antenna test, wireless system design, wireless hardware design, wireless
communications systems design and testing
Experience using antenna test facilities (e.g. nearfields and farfields,
anechoic chambers, outdoor test sites, etc.)
Experience with high frequency electromagnetic field solvers (e.g. HFSS,
CST, FEKO to design antennas and simulate antenna interaction on large
structures such as automobiles, etc.)
Experience with Keysight ADS or Genesys to develop antenna matching
networks
Knowledge of the following technologies: GNSS, Satellite Radio, CV2X,
LTE/WCDMA/GSM, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/ad and/or Bluetooth/BLE
What you'll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a
comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings
and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also
experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and
recognition.
If you can help us redefine the future of automotive, we'd love to have you
join us!
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to
work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment
eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is
available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse
workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
https: // corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-
us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf
More Information on Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company operates in the Automotive industry. The company is located
in Dearborn, MI and Palo Alto, CA. Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903. It
has 175633 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Flexible
Spending Account (FSA), Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Vision
insurance, Health insurance and Life insurance. To see all 108 open jobs at
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