KARTHICK KUTHALINGAM
Chennai
Summary
RF Antenna and Hardware Design Engineer with over 12 years of experience in wireless communication systems, antenna integration, and RF hardware development. Proven expertise in BLE, NFC, and 5G antenna design, DTM, BQB testing, SI, PI analysis, and high-power system performance validation. Strong background in RF simulations, compliance testing, and cross-functional collaboration from concept to deployment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RF/Antenna & Hardware Engineer (DM)
Syrma ETS
Chennai
10.2023 - Current
- Designed and tuned antennas for IoT, BLE (nRF52 SoC)
- Conducted BLE DTM testing, radiation pattern measurement and compliance testing
- Performed PI and thermal analysis of high-power modules (AI servers)
- SI/PI analysis for FPGA-based spectrometer and sensor boards
- Validated Ethernet extender circuits for industrial applications
- MmWave Radar simulation/ Radar performance validation presence and vital sign
Technical Lead – RF Design
HCLTech
Chennai
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Designed linear phase shifters for base station antennas
- Developed and validated Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antennas for automotive infotainment
Assistant Project Lead
Amphenol Omniconnect
Chennai
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Led design of multi-beam, LPDA, and hybrid antennas for 5G and base station use
- Developed Ku-band radar, portable, and twin-beam cable-less antenna systems
- Created antenna test plans, conducted RF measurements, and trained teams
- Supported PCB verification and antenna integration with RF phase networks
RF Design Engineer
Thiagarajar Telekom Solutions
Madurai
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Designed GPS/GLONASS, NFC, and omni antennas for automotive and ticketing
- Developed LPDA, horn, and slot antennas for vehicular communication
- Performed TRP/TIS testing, matching circuit design, and report generation
Project Associate – RF Systems
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Tuned ST radar antennas and developed VHF/UHF systems for defense vehicles
- Designed immobilizer antennas and supported RF component selection
Lecturer – ECE Dept.
Jaya Suriya Engineering College
Chennai
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Handled RF & Microwave Labs and electronic circuit design courses
Education
ME - Wireless Technologies
Madras Institute of Technology
Chennai01.2020
BE - Electronics & Communication Engineering
KEC, Anna University
Chennai01.2012
Skills
- RF antenna design
- BLE and LoRa hardware
- CST Microwave Studio and ADS
- VNA and spectrum analysis
- Anechoic chamber testing
- SI and PI analysis
Timeline
RF/Antenna & Hardware Engineer (DM)
Syrma ETS
10.2023 - Current
Technical Lead – RF Design
HCLTech
10.2021 - 10.2023
Assistant Project Lead
Amphenol Omniconnect
10.2016 - 10.2021
RF Design Engineer
Thiagarajar Telekom Solutions
09.2014 - 09.2016
Project Associate – RF Systems
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
09.2013 - 08.2014
Lecturer – ECE Dept.
Jaya Suriya Engineering College
08.2012 - 05.2013
ME - Wireless Technologies
Madras Institute of Technology
BE - Electronics & Communication Engineering
KEC, Anna University
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