Systems Engineer, RF and Wireless

Meta

$130K — $155K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in RF/wireless systems engineering with design and integration expertise.
  • Proficient in RF link budget analysis and antenna system design.
  • Skilled in over-the-air performance evaluation methodologies.
  • Experienced with RF measurement tools like spectrum analyzers and OTA test chambers.
  • Knowledgeable in resolving RF coexistence and interference issues in multi-radio platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Define RF architectures for wearable AR/VR devices, performing link budget analysis and antenna placement strategies.
  • Lead RF performance characterization and root-cause analysis across various wireless protocols.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RF front-end performance under spatial and power constraints.
  • Develop and manage test plans for OTA performance and regulatory pre-compliance validation.
  • Drive coexistence analysis for multi-radio wearable platforms in shared spectrum environments.
  • Evaluate RF components with chipset vendors and ODMs, addressing integration issues.
  • Translate wireless requirements into hardware/firmware specs, ensuring milestone fidelity.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AR and VR technology.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Potential for career advancement in a leading tech company.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects focusing on innovation in consumer devices.
Full Job Description
Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Systems Engineer to drive the design, integration, and validation of RF and wireless systems for next-generation augmented and virtual reality devices, including wearables and smart glasses. In this role, you will own end-to-end wireless system performance across technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and cellular, ensuring seamless connectivity in compact, power-constrained form factors. You will work at the intersection of antenna design, RF front-end architecture, and system-level integration to deliver high-performance wireless experiences in consumer wearable products.

Responsibilities

Define RF and wireless system architecture for wearable AR/VR devices, including link budget analysis, coexistence planning, and antenna placement strategies
• Lead system-level RF performance characterization and root-cause analysis across Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and other wireless protocols
• Collaborate with antenna engineers, hardware designers, and firmware teams to optimize RF front-end performance within tight spatial and power constraints
• Develop and own test plans for over-the-air (OTA) performance, conducted RF measurements, and regulatory pre-compliance validation
• Drive coexistence analysis and mitigation strategies for multi-radio wearable platforms operating in shared spectrum environments
• Partner with chipset vendors and ODMs to evaluate RF components, negotiate specifications, and resolve integration issues
• Translate wireless system requirements into hardware and firmware specifications, and track implementation fidelity across development milestones
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers on RF system trade-offs, measurement methodologies, and debugging approaches
• Support regulatory certification efforts (FCC, CE, and other applicable bodies) by coordinating pre-compliance testing and resolving findings
• Identify and drive resolution of wireless performance gaps through data-driven analysis and cross-functional alignment

Minimum Qualifications
• 6+ years of experience in RF or wireless systems engineering, including system-level design and integration of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, or cellular
• Experience with RF link budget analysis, antenna system design, and over-the-air performance evaluation methodologies
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and techniques, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and OTA test chambers
• Experience identifying and resolving RF coexistence and interference issues in multi-radio consumer electronics or wearable platforms
• Experience collaborating across hardware, firmware, and software disciplines to define and validate wireless system requirements

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with wireless system integration in space- and power-constrained wearable or hearable devices such as AR glasses, VR headsets, or earbuds
• Background in evaluating and qualifying RF front-end components including PAs, LNAs, switches, and filters from third-party vendors
• Familiarity with regulatory certification processes (FCC, CE, ISED) and pre-compliance testing workflows for wireless consumer products
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or equivalent electromagnetic modeling software

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