RF Engineering Expert - Antennas

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Engineering Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $80–$95/hour Location: Remote Duration: Short-term project Role Responsibilities • Solve complex technical problems involving RF and electromagnetic engineering . • Analyze RF/EM systems , components, antennas, circuits, and architectures. • Apply electromagnetic theory , RF principles , and engineering methodologies to real-world scenarios. • Evaluate design trade-offs, performance limitations, calculations, assumptions, and proposed solutions. • Review and validate technical approaches and results, providing technically rigorous solutions and explanations. • Follow project-specific technical guidelines and evaluation criteria. Qualifications Must-Have • Experienced RF , Electromagnetic , Microwave , Antenna , or related engineering professionals with hands-on industry experience. • Bachelor's , Master's , or PhD in Electrical Engineering , Electronics Engineering , RF Engineering , Electromagnetics , or a related field. • Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory , RF engineering principles , and signal propagation. • Practical experience in RF and microwave systems , antenna design and analysis , electromagnetic simulation and modeling , RF circuits and components , EMC/EMI , wireless communications , radar , RF propagation and channel modeling , RF measurement and testing . • Experience with tools such as HFSS , CST , COMSOL , MATLAB , ADS , or equivalent is a plus. Preferred • Advanced degree in RF Engineering , Electromagnetics , Electrical Engineering , or a related field. • Experience with microwave or millimeter-wave systems , antenna arrays , phased arrays , beamforming , or MIMO . • Experience in radar , wireless communications , satellite communications , or RF sensing . • Experience with electromagnetic simulation , RF characterization , and laboratory testing. • Experience translating theoretical RF/EM concepts into practical engineering solutions. • Research experience or publications in RF , electromagnetics , antennas , or related fields is a plus. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas