About Company:
Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands: Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets. Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China.
At Airgain, “We Simplify Wireless” is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion. A fast-moving technology company, Airgain sets the very pulse of the wireless connectivity industry, giving our unwavering focus on bringing innovative solutions to market, providing new pathways, insights and products that solve complex RF engineering problems. Our team is comprised of the industry’s most talented, driven, experienced and entrepreneurial innovators and leaders in wireless connectivity. And if that is something that resonates, well then … we would love an opportunity to speak with you.
About the Role:
As a Senior Design Engineer based in Zhangjiagang, this position will work with and support the antenna design team to identify and design, integrate solution to customer, and assist with the implementation of Airgain products. This role is pivotal in transforming complex technical requirements into practical, efficient, and scalable design solutions that meet both client and market needs. The Senior Design Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of designs.
Essential Function:
- Design and improve the antenna products that integrate into complex projects.
- Address integration issues proactively, in collaboration with Field Application Engineers, Sales, Customers, and Engineering.
- Work within a channel between customer designs and Airgain solutions.
- Incorporate new technology developments and build a portfolio of previous designs to be used for complex integration.
- Work closely with manufacturing for the reliable & robust manufacturability of antenna design.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in electronic engineering or microwave.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience with WIFI, CPE, FWA device integration and resolving complex integration issues in embedded systems
- Experience with base station antenna, small cell antenna design is a plus.
- Experience with EM simulation tools such as CST or HFSS, as well as familiar with AutoCAD.
- Experience working with modules, metamaterials.
- Solid knowledge on EM, antennas, transmission line theory, matching circuits, active and passive RF circuit design, PCB technology.
- Hands-on approach in performing measurements of S-parameters, antenna radiation patterns and other RF parameters.
- Aptitude for building prototypes of PCBs, antennas and other components using tools such as milling machines, 3D printers and soldering irons.
- Strong ability to learn a new technique and willing to research up-to-date techniques.
- Good communication skills, including written and spoken English.
- Strong collaboration skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.