You will develop antennas and antenna arrays for Reach state-of-the-art wireless power delivery system. Your technical know-how and innovation skills are key to designing cutting-edge products in a fast-paced environment. You will work with other engineers to integrate antenna and antenna arrays in our system. This position requires hands-on experience and strong analytical skills to design, implement, test, and troubleshoot complex use cases of a complex, first-of-its kind system. It also requires experience in integration with complex software algorithms.
Key Position Responsibilities- Design and implement antenna, antenna arrays for high frequency of operation from 1GHz to 24GHz.
- Investigate, study, and introduce new antenna designs and components. Research new approaches and techniques for future product versions.
- Perform computer simulations and PCB antenna prototyping.
- Collaborate with PM/Mechanical/RF/Electrical Engineering teams to define antenna requirements and performance goals.
- Perform board level and product level EM simulations for best-in-class transmission performance, spatial co-existence, and emissions.
- Product design documentation using Reach PLM system.
- Ownership of antenna design for manufacturability.
- Collaborate with other engineers to perform system bring up and system test.
- Guide and support certification and regulatory testing. Support field testing.
- Write validation test plans for antenna and antenna arrays.
Qualities & Experience- MS degree in electrical engineering (PhD preferred).
- Know-how with EM simulation software, such as HFSS, CST, and circuit simulation tools, such as Keysight ADS.
- Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment for RF device and antenna characterization and system performance validation, such as VNA and spectrum analyzer.
- Strong practical intuition of electromagnetics.
- Hands-on experience with metamaterials implementation.
- 3-5 year hands-on experience in developing antennas, and antenna arrays.
- A system thinker that can define antenna and antenna array definition and design.
- Familiar with the design process from concept through board development and system integration for high volume production.
- Hands-on experience with bring up and troubleshooting of high-power microwave chains, beam forming and steering systems.
- In-depth understanding of safety EMI and EMC compliance and certification.
- Experienced in building for manufacturability, DFM/DFMA.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively complex concepts.
- Results- and deadline- driven.
- Able to work independently with little direction.
- Takes great pride and ownership in developing products.
Nice To Have- Experience using an antenna or anechoic chamber to characterize antennas.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FCC, etc.).
- Experience achieving FCC regulatory approval.
- Experience with mmWave phased array or adaptive antenna design.
- Experience with metamaterials
Benefits- Flexible working hours
- Discretionary time off policy
- High degree of autonomy and work ownership with strong action-to-impact relationship
- Dental, Vision, and Medical coverage, with HMO, PPO, HDHP options
- 401k, HSA, FSA offerings
- Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability and Life insurance offerings
- Hybrid work schedule
- Equity as part of a total comp package
