Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 2 months ago
Staff Antenna Design Engineer
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing electric vehicle technology. They are seeking a Senior Staff Antenna Engineer to oversee antenna performance specifications, design, and testing, ensuring successful wireless connectivity solutions from concept to market.
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Responsibilities
As an Staff Antenna Engineer at Rivian VW, you will be responsible for antenna performance specification, design, simulations, prototyping, implementation, passive performance test, OTA test and leading the antenna design through various development stages of the program
You will engage with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to bring wireless solutions from concept to market
The antenna engineer will be responsible for the antennas that are part of our vehicles from the definition phase to shipping
The process includes simulations, prototyping, measurements (in the field, in the lab, active and passive), writing antenna specifications and test plans, guiding and reviewing the work of our partners, reviewing compliance lab reports, providing technical materials to the marketing and sales teams, and leading the efforts to solve any antenna related problems that may surface
Interaction with cross-functional teams, JDM partners, antenna vendors, compliance labs, and other organizations
To be confident and familiar with the processes, practices, and tools required to build and run accurate simulations models (XFDTD, HFSS, CST, etc.), measuring material properties, building prototypes, taking measurements in the anechoic chamber (MVG and ETS systems), and generating relevant reports and presentations
Exploring new technologies and processes to be implemented in the next cycle of Rivian VW antennas that could also be conducive to patents and publications
Qualification
Required
BS/MS/PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 5+ years of industry experience or Ph.D. in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 2+ years of relevant experience
Deep understanding of electromagnetism and antenna design concepts, and experience with antenna designs for Wi-Fi/BT, Cellular, UWB, GNSS, and antenna arrays
Candidate should possess a passion for learning and teaching, coupled with a proactive, 'let's do it' attitude
Hands-on experience working with electrical hardware and test equipment signal/spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
Benefits
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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