Mike Schaaf

Mike Schaaf is a highly experienced engineering professional specializing in RF engineering and antenna design, currently serving as a Principal RF Engineer at Synapse Product Development since June 2011. With a robust background in antenna and RF system design for various wireless technologies, Mike has expertise in custom antenna design using HFSS and experience across multiple sectors including industrial, medical, and telecommunications. Previous roles include Senior Staff Engineer at PHYTEC America, and significant contributions in mixed signal ASIC development, hardware development, and system engineering at esteemed companies such as Microvision, Spirent Communications, and National Semiconductor. Mike's career foundation includes essential roles in embedded systems development at United Defense and operational leadership in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.