RF Engineering Manager

Summary

Our client is a global technology company specializing in antenna and RF solutions for wireless devices across consumer electronics, IoT, automotive, industrial, and connected products.
With strong in-house R&D capability and close collaboration with tier-1 customers worldwide, the company delivers end-to-end antenna design, optimization, and system-level RF integration from concept to mass production.

This role offers high visibility into customer programs, product roadmaps, and wireless technology strategy.

Job Summary

The RF Engineering Manager will lead antenna and RF engineering activities across multiple wireless product platforms.
This role combines deep RF/antenna technical expertise with people leadership and customer-facing responsibility, ensuring antenna solutions meet performance, regulatory, cost, and manufacturability targets.

You will manage RF engineers, drive antenna architecture decisions, and act as a key technical interface with global customers, ODMs, and internal cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RF / antenna engineering teams, including technical direction, resource planning, and talent development
• Define antenna and RF system architecture for wireless products (cellular, Wi-Fi, GNSS, BT, sub-6GHz, etc.)
• Oversee antenna design, simulation, tuning, and validation from concept through mass production
• Review and approve RF test plans, OTA performance, and regulatory compliance strategies
• Drive RF performance optimization considering industrial design, mechanical constraints, and system-level trade-offs
• Serve as primary technical interface for customers on antenna and RF topics
• Support customer engagements including technical reviews, issue resolution, and design recommendations
• Collaborate closely with ME, ID, EE, FW, SI/PI, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful integration
• Lead root cause analysis for RF performance issues and guide corrective actions
• Establish RF design guidelines, best practices, and reusable antenna platforms
• Monitor wireless technology trends, standards evolution, and competitive benchmarks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in RF and antenna engineering for wireless products
• Proven experience leading RF or antenna engineering teams
• Strong background in antenna theory, RF system design, and wireless standards
• Hands-on experience with antenna simulation tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, or equivalent)
• Experience with RF measurement and validation (VNA, spectrum analyzer, anechoic chamber, OTA testing)
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements (FCC, CE, PTCRB, GCF, etc.)
• Experience supporting customer projects and interacting with global engineering teams
• Strong communication skills in English; Mandarin is a plus

Qualifications

• Experience with compact antenna design for space-constrained products
• Background in IoT, automotive, wearables, or industrial wireless products
• Experience working with ODM / EMS partners
• Exposure to mmWave or advanced MIMO antenna systems
• Prior experience in a customer-facing RF or FAE leadership role

Career Development & Impact

• This role sits at the intersection of advanced RF technology and customer solution delivery.
• You will influence antenna platform strategy, mentor senior RF engineers, and play a key role in shaping next-generation wireless products.
• The position offers a clear growth path toward Director-level engineering leadership or RF technology ownership roles, with broad exposure to global customers and wireless ecosystems.

Post Time｜2026/01/21