Antenna Design Engineer, Wearables

Google•Mountain View, CA

8d•$132,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. As Antenna Design Engineer, you will be part of our hardware design team building amazing Pixel wearable products. In this role, you will design, optimize, and validate the antenna solutions across different wireless technologies (Cellular 3G/4G/5G, GNSS, Satellite Communication, WiFi/Bluetooth, UWB). You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with talented cross-functional teams in designing and manufacturing industry leading hardware 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 + bonus + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google [https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience using radio frequency(RF) test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, protocol and signaling testers) and antenna anechoic chamber, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Antenna, RF or Electromagnetics.
Experience with scripting and automation tools for data collection/analysis.
Experiences of driving new technologies in the domain of RF, electromagnetics and wireless communication.
Familiarity with schematic creation and PCB design/review tools.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FCC, IC, CE, etc.) and their respective certification process.
Familiarity with cellular industry standards and specs (e.g. 3GPP, CTIA, PTCRB, WiFi alliance, etc.) with excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize antenna solutions for Cellular, GNSS, Satellite, WiFi/BT, and UWB applications on Pixel wearable products.
Collaborate with Industrial Design (ID), Product Design (PD), Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF), and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) teams on early concept design to define product architecture and enable goals.
Manage antenna system development and execution, including over-the-air (OTA) testing to evaluate radiated performance.
Partner with vendors to co-develop and validate new antenna technologies and materials meeting performance specifications.
Support high-volume mass production by defining test plans, debugging certification issues, and approve production data.