OpenAI

Wireless Regulatory Engineer - SAR

OpenAI • $110K — $130K *
Mountain View, CA 94040In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Deep experience with SAR, RF exposure, or wireless regulatory testing.
  • Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, measurement techniques, and wireless systems.
  • Experience translating regulatory requirements into engineering and product decisions.
  • Proficient in hands-on testing and analyzing complex measurement data.
  • Experience collaborating with external test laboratories for product certification.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute RF exposure test and validation strategies for wireless products.
  • Partner with engineering teams to identify compliance risks during product development.
  • Perform and analyze RF exposure measurements and communicate findings clearly.
  • Support product development from prototypes to certification and production.
  • Coordinate testing with external labs and review results.
  • Translate regulatory requirements into practical engineering guidance.
  • Develop tools and workflows to enhance testing efficiency and data analysis.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with four days in the office per week.
  • Relocation assistance for new employees.
Full Job Description
Wireless Regulatory Engineer - SAR

About the Role

We're looking for a Wireless Regulatory Engineer to support RF exposure compliance for consumer hardware. You'll work closely with RF, antenna, hardware, software, and regulatory teams throughout the product development lifecycle, helping ensure products meet applicable requirements while maintaining a high bar for performance and user experience.

This role is based in Mountain View, CA. We use a hybrid work model of four days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role, you will:
  • Develop and execute RF exposure test and validation strategies for consumer wireless products.
  • Partner with engineering teams to evaluate product designs and identify potential compliance risks throughout development.
  • Perform and analyze RF exposure measurements and communicate findings clearly to cross-functional teams.
  • Support product development from early prototypes through validation, certification, and production.
  • Coordinate testing with external laboratories and review results and supporting documentation.
  • Translate applicable regulatory requirements into practical engineering guidance.
  • Partner with RF and antenna teams to balance regulatory requirements with product performance.
  • Develop tools and workflows that improve testing efficiency, consistency, and data analysis.
  • Investigate issues, identify root causes, and work with engineering teams to develop effective solutions.
  • Support global regulatory certification activities for wireless consumer products.


You might thrive in this role if you:
  • Have a Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Bring deep experience with SAR, RF exposure, or wireless regulatory testing.
  • Have a strong understanding of RF fundamentals, measurement techniques, and wireless systems.
  • Have experience translating regulatory requirements into engineering and product decisions.
  • Are comfortable performing hands-on testing, analyzing complex measurement data, and troubleshooting hardware systems.
  • Have experience working with external test laboratories and supporting product certification.
  • Collaborate effectively across RF, antenna, hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations teams.
  • Are comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous product development environments.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience in SAR, RF exposure, wireless regulatory engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Experience supporting consumer hardware from prototype through mass production.
  • Experience with wireless products incorporating multiple radios and connectivity technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing test automation or data-analysis tools.
  • Experience supporting regulatory approvals across multiple global markets.
  • Experience working on products that integrate hardware, firmware, and software.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
Learn more about OpenAI
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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