RF & Microwave Engineering

RF (Radio Frequency) & Microwave Engineering is a subset of electrical engineering. These specialists design, construct and operate devices that transmit or receive radio waves. These devices include radios, wireless equipment, mobile phones etc.

An RF (Radio Frequency) & Microwave Engineering programme is most suitable for individuals wanting to develop their expertise and grow in the field of  RF, microwave, millimetre wave engineering.

RF & Microwave Engineering Eligibility and Entrance Exams 

A background in general electronics, physics and mathematics is a must to pursue a postgraduate degree in RF & Microwave Engineering.  Besides this, candidates must also have completed their BE/ BTech or equivalent degree in relevant disciplines (preferable in electrical engineering), with aggregate marks of at least 60%.

RF & Microwave Engineering Exams

Since RF & Microwave Engineering is a part of electrical engineering, there are no particular exams for it at the undergraduate level. However, at the postgraduate level, GATE is one of the most popular exams for admissions to colleges offering MTech inRF & Microwave Engineering.

RF & Microwave Engineering Courses

In India, a course in RF & Microwave Engineering is offered only at the postgraduate level. Most of the colleges offer an MTech in this field. None of the colleges in India offers a BTech in RF & Microwave Engineering.

RF & Microwave Engineering Subjects 

Here are the topics that students study in an RF & Microwave Engineering programme:

Advanced Engineering Mathematics	Microwave Circuit Lab
Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering	Antenna Theory and Design
Microwave Circuits and Systems	Computational Methods for Electromagnetics
Microwave Semiconductor Devices	Antenna Design Lab

Besides the above, students will also be given an option to choose three of the following electives across 2^nd and the 3^rd semester.

RF IC and Microwave Mems	Optoelectronics and Fiber Optic Communication
Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuits	Wireless Channels and UWB Radios
RF Packaging and Electromagnetic Compatibility	Remote Sensing
Adaptive and Smart Antennas	Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuits Lab
Phased Array Antennas	Electromagnetic and Microwave Application of Metamaterials
Satellite Communication

Note: The above topics will vary from college to college.

RF & Microwave Engineering Jobs and Top Recruiters 

After completing an MTech in RF & Microwave Engineering, here are types of job roles/profiles one can expect to get into:

RF & Microwave Engineering Job Profiles

Electrical engineer	RF Engineer
RF/Microwave Engineer	Applications Engineer
Associate RF Engineer	RF Design Engineer
R&D Engineer (RF)	VSAT Engineer
RF Systems Engineers	EMF Survey Engineer
RF Hardware Engineer	Antenna Engineer

RF & Microwave Engineering Companies & Recruiters

Take a look at some of the top companies recruiting RF & Microwave Engineering professionals:

IBM	Qualcomm
BOEING	Keysight Technologies
Intel	General Dynamics Mission Systems
Nokia	Mercury Systems
Microft	COMSOL India
Verizon	Raman Research Institute (RRI)
SpaceX	Accord Global Technology Solutions
Engineering Network International	Imagination Technologies
Kyocera International, Inc	Indian Railways

RF & Microwave Engineering Salary

According to Payscale, the average pay of a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer is Rs 250,586 per year. Take at the salary range of an RF & Microwave Engineer in India.

Level	Salary (INR)
Entry level	Rs. 2,00,000 LPA
Mid-career	Rs. 2,50,000 to 5,00,000 LPA
Experienced	Rs. 5,00,000 to 10,00,000 LPA

 

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