Systems Engineer, RF and Wireless

Meta•Redmond, WA

3d•$144,000 - $204,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with wireless system integration in space- and power-constrained wearable or hearable devices such as AR glasses, VR headsets, or earbuds
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

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