Google

Radio Frequency Engineer, Wearables

Google$132K — $190K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of RF engineering experience, or 1 year with an advanced degree.
  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Antenna, RF, or Electromagnetics is preferred.
  • Experience in RF certification and carrier conformance testing is a plus.
  • Proficient in using RF simulation tools and circuit simulation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, optimize, and validate RF solutions for Pixel wearable products across multiple communication technologies.
  • Manage RF-related issues throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring certification and compliance.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to merge hardware processes for cost-effective and high-quality results.
  • Lead collaboration with vendors and manufacturers to develop and validate RF solutions that meet performance benchmarks.
  • Ensure effective design for high-volume production while supporting test engineers from prototype to launch.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs.
  • Employee equity options and performance bonuses.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Access to professional development resources and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in radio frequency (RF) engineering, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in Antenna, RF, or Electromagnetics.
  • Experience with RF certification (3GPP/PTCRB/GCF) and carrier conformance testing.
  • Experience developing Cellular/GPS RF solutions for wearable products.
  • Proficiency with RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, HFSS) and circuit simulation.
  • Strong board-level and firmware debug skills with scripting/automation experience.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.


About the job

As a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, you will be part of our wireless hardware design team building amazing Pixel wearable products. In this role, you will own the design, optimization and validation of RF solutions across different wireless communication technologies. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a talented cross-functional team to design and manufacture industrial leading wearable products that users truly enjoy.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $132000 - $190000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Design, optimize, and validate Cellular (3G/4G/5G), Satellite Communication (NB-NTN), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) RF solutions for Pixel wearable products from architecture to mass production.
  • Manage RF-related issues throughout the complete product development cycle and solve certification and compliance issues.
  • Align cross-functional teams to harmonize hardware processes, delivering optimal solutions balanced across cost, quality, and schedule.
  • Lead vendors and contract manufacturers in co-developing and validating RF solutions to meet performance goals and troubleshoot issues.
  • Design for high-volume production and support factory test engineers from the prototype stage through to product launch.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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$40.2 billion
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