RF Hardware Engineer

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. We’re looking for a RF Hardware Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

Requirements

Strong RF engineering fundamentals including RF system analysis and link budgets
Thorough understanding of RF PCB design, associated constraints, impedance matching, and/or filter tuning
Experience with hardware level board design including schematic capture and CAD layout
Ability to develop and execute test plans to validate circuits, components, and electrical systems
Demonstrated ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies
Familiarity with tools like Cadence Allegro, OrCAD Capture, Advanced Design Systems, and/or Matlab
Understanding of RF behavior and fundamentals including impedance matching, noise figure, mixing, linearity, and smith charts
Working knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT/BLE, GNSS, 4G LTE, 5G, etc
Understanding of layout strategies that mitigate desense and/or EMI, enable signal integrity, and provide isolation
Experience designing systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, SDIO / eMMC, UFS, etc.
Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, XFdtd, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience
Demonstrated experience designing integrated RF/electrical circuits and systems, RF system analysis, component and chipset selection
10+ years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in Wireless, Electromagnetics, Electrical engineering or related field
Ability to solder small discrete components such as 0402s, 0201s and 01005s
Experience designing and/or scoping integrated RF and electrical components within a single module

Responsibilities

Design and/or develop highly integrated RF and wireless systems that contribute to exciting launches of hardware here at Spectacles
Collaborate closely with internal and external teams such as mechanical, software, industrial design teams, and suppliers
Create schematics that include not only RF components, but also high speed digital systems, power supplies, sensors, etc.
Perform, supervise, and/or review layout for PCB, flex, and rigid-flex designs
Develop test plans, perform RF validation and generate validation reports
Debug hardware issues, including baseband and RF circuits.
Design electrical and wireless prototypes for new product concepts
Author clear and comprehensive documentation
Some travel including domestic and international travel (up to 15%)

Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back!
We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms.
Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

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