Staff Desense Engineer
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 Desense Engineer to join the Spectacles team!
Requirements
- Strong RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering fundamentals
- Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, 5G, etc
- Knowledge of board level design strategies for desense and EMI minimization, signal integrity, and isolation.
- Experience working with systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, SDIO / eMMC, UFS, etc
- Proven ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies
- Understanding of RF PCB design, associated constraints, impedance matching, and filter tuning
- Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, XFdtd, etc.)
- Excellent process development and documentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or physics or equivalent years of experience
- 10+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in Wireless, Electromagnetics, Electrical engineering or related field
- Knowledge of ESD principles for consumer electronics
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative RF desense solutions (hardware and software) to ensure robust system performance
- Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate RF systems into Spectacles products and ensure compliance with performance standards
- Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems, perform sensitivity and coexistence testing (LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, Bluetooth, etc.), and validate performance against industry standards
- Characterize desense caused by internal aggressors (CPU, memory, power converters, displays, etc.) and external interferers. Trace root causes using probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews
- Identify system performance bottlenecks (impacts) due to antenna, RF board, assembly dependencies, multi-radio operation, etc.
- Develop and execute coexistence test plans and generate validation reports
- Author clear and comprehensive documentation
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
