Antenna Chief Engineer Herzogenrath,North Rhine Westphalia,Germany + 22 more Product Developmen[...]

.## Antenna Chief EngineerHerzogenrath,North Rhine Westphalia,Germany**The Antena Chief Engineer** is the technical authority and end-to-end integration owner for Active Antenna Systems, leading the product journey from concept through design, industrialization, verification, and lifecycle management.In this role, you will drive system architecture and systemization, including array geometry, beamforming, and spatial radiation performance. You will align and lead multidisciplinary engineering functions—spanning array design, signal distribution, and mechanical development—while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as 3GPP and NGMN.Working cross-functionally with Product Design, Systems & Technology, Product Management, Verification, NPI, and Supply, you will translate technical excellence into competitive advantage—delivering best-in-class performance, cost efficiency, quality, and time-to-market.**What you will do** • Own AAS integration: judge and define overall antenna unit requirements, array geometry, element spacing, beam weight design, and spatial radiation requirements; maintain methods/tools for systemization. • Lead cross‑function integration between Product Design Departments to synthesize diverse subfunctions into cohesive, high-performing products (A+P, FDD AAS antenna units). • Guide architecture & design reviews through the Opportunity Analysis (OA) framework, RACI accountability, Technical Readiness Level breakdown, and statement of compliance. • Plan & oversee verification/validation: define tests for antenna unit verification and system verification; align with Launch Management & Verification Coordination. • Industrialization readiness: align design with manufacturing constraints, supply chain, and DFM practices; ensure smooth transition to NPI. • Technical leadership: act as the Chief Engineer—set technical direction, arbitrate design choices, and ensure interface integrity (mechanical/electrical). • System documentation: own creation and quality of product data sheets, block diagrams, and pattern files; maintain traceability from requirements to validation. • Performance, cost & quality optimization: evolve designs for competitiveness and scalability (variants via partner ecosystem). • Risk & issue management: identify bottlenecks across competencies and propose mitigation. • Stakeholder alignment: interface with Systems, Supply Product Management, Program/Project Management, and Verification to synchronize goals and deliverables. • Technical mentoring: support and upskill engineers across RF simulation, RF hardware, mechanical design, and signal distribution to strengthen execution.**You will be** • Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, **RF/Communications, Physics**, or related field. • **Strong expertise in antenna/RF systems** with direct experience in **AAS/Massive MIMO (array systemization, beamforming, calibration, TDD/FDD)**. • Proven track record as a **Chief Antenna Engineer driving complex, cross-functional hardware and simulation of antenna systems from concept to launch.** • Deep knowledge of 3GPP/NGMN requirements and verification methodologies for antenna units and AAS systems. • Fluency in RF simulation tools and system modeling; familiarity with pattern libraries and design data management. • Work closely with Product Management, S&T, Verification, Supply, NPI, and development partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery. • Provide technical direction and coaching to RF simulation, RF hardware, mechanical, and verification engineers; act as the escalation point for system trade-offAt Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Top skillsElectrical EngineeringAutoCADElectronics EngineeringAutomatic Voltage RegulatorAntenna DesignAlgorithmsAdministrationAccounts ReceivableANSYS5GData Privacy AgreementI agree that my CV can be used to identify skills and experience for job matching and application, and the recruitment team may reach out for job opportunities purposes. I understand that my personal data will be processed in accordance with .
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