RF/Antenna Engineering Manager

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp. The R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams provide all required product documentation including, but not limited to, Solid Model, 2D/3D production drawings, product specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and drafting or conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches or notes and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. Typical fields of expertise include: materials, mechanics and systems, electrical, optics, chemistry, software, automation systems, packaging, testing and measurement, and manufacturing of electrical, mechanical and electronic components, products, and their integration into systems.

What your background should look like:

• As an RF/Antenna Manager in the Data and Devices organization at TE Connectivity, you will build and lead an antenna design team focusing on cutting edge internal and external antenna programs. 
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead, develop, manage and inspire a diverse global team located in multiple regions.
• You have exhibited a track record of bringing best in class innovative solutions to market.
• Build, mentor and manage a team responsible for innovative antenna solutions and deliver to market on time with dialed in cost.
• You and your team will directly own the design implementation and validation of antenna systems across the lifecycle from initial concept stage to mass production.
• Ability to influence mechanical engineering, I.D., product management, operations, PCB design and PJM with a data driven approach.
• Assess risk and compliance across areas of accountability.
• Experience in LTE/GNSS/Wi-Fi/BT/NFC/UWB/mm-Wave among other protocols. 
• Hands-on experience with tunable antenna systems and RF system level view to resolve and mitigate desense issues.
• Support travel as needed to support customer issues as well as meet program milestones.
• Mentor interns and junior engineers to build a robust pipeline and help cultivate talent. 
• Innovation mindset to further our technology roadmap. Provide deep technical guidance and work with external partners as needed to bring up forward looking technology.  
• Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization. 

Education/Knowledge

• M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in managing or leading a team with proven experience bringing best in class devices/novel antenna solutions to market as well as hiring and growing talent.
• 12+ years of experience in antenna design and development for various form factors. From ultra compact ear worn wearable devices to high gain antenna panels/batons.
• Solid understanding of electromagnetics and antenna theory. Use the first principles approach to resolve deep technical challenges to unlock innovation.
• Expert level proficiency in EM simulation tools such as CST/HFSS.
• Hands on experience with bench design work to validate simulations and experience with anechoic chamber testing.
• Crisp communication skills to present to leadership and stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications/Experience-

• Familiar with carrier certification process, regulatory requirements (FCC, CE. RED etc.)
• Participate in TCB Council, CTIA Technical Working Group among other bodies.

Competencies