Senior RF Design Engineer - Antennas

Kforce's client, a growing engineering technology company in Orem, UT, is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer (Antennas). We are working directly with the hiring manager on this exclusive search assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of advanced phased array antennas, including both active and passive systems
• Design antenna elements, array architectures, feed networks, and beamforming subsystems
• Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or FEKO
• Develop and optimize beam steering, sidelobe suppression, calibration, and array performance techniques
• Conduct link budget analysis and system-level performance evaluations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RF, microwave, DSP, and systems engineering teams
• Drive prototyping, integration, testing, and validation in both lab and field environments
• Analyze measurement data and iterate designs to meet performance requirements
• Perform antenna and RF measurements using tools such as VNAs, anechoic chambers, spectrum analyzers, and near-field systems
• Support PCB/PCA design integrating RF, digital, and power functions (Altium preferred)
• Lead board bring-up, debugging, and validation activities
• Develop scripts (Python or MATLAB) for automation, data analysis, and performance evaluation
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, environmental, and reliability standards
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers