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In this position...
The Antenna Technical Specialist focuses on providing technical leadership in RF and Antenna system design. They will take the lead in planning designing validating and launching world-class antenna systems in production. This is a technical leadership role with no direct reports. Come join our team and help in crafting a future of connected and autonomous vehicles at Ford Motor Company.
What youll do...
Lead the technical strategy in developing antenna architecture specifications computer modeling testing and validation of antennas for automotive applications.
Interface directly with feature owners supervisors and other technical experts to ensure feature requirements are composed and aligned with vehicle architecture to provide the desired customer experiences.
Lead the team in developing packaging guidelines for antenna systems to ensure robust system performance.
Lead and coach the team in research of sophisticated antenna designs for communication systems such as 5G NTN C-V2X UWB etc. and develop sourcing requirements for these designs.
Conduct RF System Link Budget analysis RF Exposure Limits evaluations and RF Spectrum Management evaluations.
Drive continuous improvements of antenna system performance cost and quality.
Lead technology roadmap process and ensure that enablers for antennas are integrated into long term plans for all vehicles.
Drive innovation by identifying areas of technology and directing design efforts to maintain a leadership position in the industry.
Conduct competitive analysis of RF/Antenna systems (Technology Product Vehicle Segment Market)
Act as prime consultant on large projects that affect the organizations long-term goals and objectives.
Explain complex technical issues to a variety of audiences including experts and non-experts.
Represent Ford Motor Company in industry committees/standards (CTIA SAE IEEE 3GPP 5GAA etc.).
Interface with external Ford Motor Company partners University partners etc.
Youll have...
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field.
7 years of hands-on experience in antenna design and development using 3D full-wave EM simulation tools such as HFSS FEKO CST ADS MATLAB Simulink.
7 years of hands-on experience with antenna test equipment such as antenna chambers network analyzers spectrum analyzers power meters signal generators radio communication testers.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills and strong background in Antennas and Wave Propagation theory.
Strong collaborative mind-set and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Even better you may have...
PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field of study
10 years of experience in any one of the following: antenna design and simulation antenna test wireless system design wireless hardware design wireless communications systems design and testing.
Experience operating MVG antenna measurement systems.
Experience with EM simulation of antenna systems integrated into large structures such as automobiles aircraft etc.
Experience with RF design and simulation tools such as Keysight ADS Genesys etc.
Experience with data processing tools such as Matlab Python etc.
Good understanding of EMC principles in automotive applications.
Experience with regulatory requirements for automotive components.
Knowledge of the following technologies: 5G C-V2X MIMO OFDM HARQ LTE/WCDMA/GSM 802.11n/ac/ax/ad GPS/GNSS SDARS Bluetooth/BLE.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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