Rivian · 1 month ago
Staff Antenna Design Engineer
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expRivian is seeking a Senior Staff Antenna Engineer to join their product development team. The role involves antenna performance specification, design, simulations, prototyping, and leading the antenna design through various development stages while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
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
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
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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