Systems Engineer, RF and Wireless

Meta

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years in RF or wireless systems engineering, including wireless technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
  • Skilled in RF link budget analysis and antenna system design.
  • Proficient with RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers and OTA test chambers.
  • Experienced in identifying RF coexistence issues in consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

  • Define RF and wireless architecture for AR/VR wearables, including link budget and antenna placement.
  • Lead RF performance characterization and troubleshooting across various wireless protocols.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize RF front-end performance under constraints.
  • Develop test plans for OTA performance and manage regulatory validations.
  • Drive coexistence analysis for multi-radio platforms operating in shared spectrum.
  • Negotiate RF component specifications with vendors and resolve integration challenges.
  • Translate wireless system requirements to hardware and firmware specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AR/VR technology products.
  • Involvement in cross-functional projects and collaboration with top engineers.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for wireless system development.
  • Support for professional development and further education in the field.
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
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 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
• 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
• Experience with wireless system integration in space- and power-constrained wearable or hearable devices such as AR glasses, VR headsets, or earbuds

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