Shruthi Ganesh

RF and Microwave Engineer with 10+ years of experience across RF hardware development, RF front-end design, microwave systems, antenna engineering, laboratory characterization and system validation. Experienced in Wi-Fi radio hardware built around Qualcomm/equivalent chipsets, RF front-end component selection, synthesizer-based frequency conversion, RF board bring-up, calibration, performance optimization and verification. Skilled in RF signal-chain analysis, MIMO, OFDM-based wireless systems, transmitter/receiver metrics, automated measurement and simulation-to-measurement correlation.

Hands-on with ADS, HFSS, CST, Python, MATLAB, VNAs, spectrum/vector signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes and RF test platforms. Comfortable owning engineering work from requirements and schematic development through lab debug, cross-functional integration and product validation.

RF Systems / RF & Antenna Engineer - LEKHA WIRELESS SOLUTIONS

(2025)

• Develop and evaluate RF hardware and subsystem architectures, translating system requirements into RF signal-chain configurations, component-level design decisions and verification plans.
• Design and characterize RF front-end paths, including component selection and evaluation for gain, noise figure, linearity, filtering, matching, isolation and system margin.
• Support Wi-Fi RF board development around Qualcomm/equivalent radio chipsets, including front-end configuration, calibration parameters, TX power settings and board-level RF performance debugging.
• Develop and assess synthesizer-based frequency-conversion chains using PLLs, VCOs, mixers and LO distribution; investigate phase noise, spurious responses, image rejection and isolation.
• Perform RF bring-up, calibration and validation using spectrum/vector signal analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, oscilloscopes and Wi-Fi RF test platforms; evaluate TX/RX performance and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Review schematics, BOMs and RF PCB layout constraints, including controlled impedance, routing, grounding, shielding, decoupling and RF-path integration.
• Automate RF measurements and analysis using Python/MATLAB; correlate measured results with ADS/HFSS/CST simulations and document corrective actions.
• Design and validate dual-polarized 2T4R MIMO antenna systems; assess antenna placement, polarization diversity, isolation, spacing and system throughput in collaboration with RF, firmware, hardware and mechanical teams.
• Perform RF link/noise-budget analysis, spectrum planning, interconnect characterization and system-level troubleshooting; coordinate technical interfaces with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Avionics Engineering Consultant - AG1 ITES DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

(2025-02 - 2025-09)

• Prepared and reviewed EMI/EMC and environmental qualification Test Plans and Qualification Test Reports for Boeing USA avionics LRUs in accordance with RTCA DO-160 requirements.
• Analyzed qualification results, supported technical troubleshooting and corrective-action documentation, and coordinated compliance evidence across engineering functions.

Independent RF / mmWave Antenna Engineer - UPWORK

(2022 - 2025)

• Delivered RF and mmWave hardware/antenna engineering projects for international clients, covering EM simulation, design optimization, RF performance evaluation and technical reporting.
• Used HFSS and CST for 3D EM modelling and ADS for RF analysis; evaluated S-parameters, matching, bandwidth, gain, efficiency, radiation and polarization, correlating simulation and measurement where applicable.
• Investigated high-frequency RF structures and interconnects, recommended design changes, and communicated technical findings and design trade-offs to clients.

RF & Antenna Research Engineer - COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

(2019 - 2022)

• Developed a reconfigurable Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) for LTE applications and evaluated MIMO handset antenna systems with emphasis on RF performance and SAR reduction.
• Evaluated RF front-end architecture concepts and signal-path requirements; performed EM simulation, RF characterization and experimental validation.
• Analyzed measured S-parameters, impedance matching and RF performance, documenting test methods, results and design conclusions.

Research Associate – RF & Microwave Engineering - VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(2016 - 2019)

• Conducted RF/microwave research in antenna design, electromagnetic simulation, laboratory characterization and experimental validation.
• Developed and evaluated reconfigurable antenna concepts for wireless communications and supported RF hardware measurements, analysis and technical documentation.

Master of Engineering (M.E.) - Communication Systems — Specialization in RF, mmWave & Semiconductor Devices - Anna University, Chennai (2014 - 2016)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering - Anna University, Chennai (2010 - 2014)