Radar · 14 hours ago
Senior Antenna Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expRADAR is transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail by combining RFID and AI technology. The Senior Antenna Engineer will lead the design, development, and evaluation of next-generation RFID sensor antennas, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
Fraud DetectionLocation Based ServicesSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, simulate, and optimize custom RFID sensor antennas, including single-element and multi-element array configurations using electromagnetic simulation software
Perform full-wave electromagnetic simulations to evaluate antenna performance metrics including impedance matching, radiation patterns, efficiency, isolation, polarization, and coupling of antenna designs
Utilize ray-tracing software (e.g., Remcom's WirelessInSite) to predict system performance and signal coverage in complex store environments
Conduct precise antenna calibration and performance characterization in an anechoic chamber
Oversee the fabrication of PCB-based antennas and seamless integration with RF front-end components
Work alongside hardware and software teams to integrate antenna solutions into compact sensor form factors
Qualification
Required
You have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
You have 10+ years of relevant industry experience in antenna design and RF systems
You have a strong background in electromagnetics and antenna theory
You have proven expertise with full-wave electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., FEKO, HFSS, CST, or similar)
You have direct experience designing and evaluating multi-element antenna arrays
You have experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating commercial antenna products, including managing vendor specifications and hardware validation
You have hands-on experience with Vector Network Analyzers and antenna calibration procedures in anechoic chambers
You have a strong focus on verification and validation, with expertise in applying rigorous test methodologies to both simulated and measured RF data
You have experience correlating system-level performance with physical antenna characteristics
You have experience leveraging cloud computing platforms to scale simulation workloads and manage large RF datasets
You have a proven track record of successfully delivering commercial wireless products from initial design through to high-volume deployment
You have strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
You have experience with RF propagation and ray-tracing tools (e.g., Remcom's WirelessInSite, Altair's WinProp, or similar)
You have familiarity with sensor-integrated or constrained-form-factor antennas
You have familiarity with FCC/ETSI standards for wireless devices
You have knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for simulation workflows and data post-processing
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Life and disability benefits
401k plan
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Company
Radar
Radar offers location data infrastructure for apps, enabling geofencing, tracking, and proximity services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Coby Berman
Co-Founder and COO
Tim Julien
CTO
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