Snap Inc. · 3 weeks ago
RF Hardware Engineer
Boulder, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$229K/yr - $343K/yr
10+ years expSnap Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through innovative products. They are seeking an RF Hardware Engineer to design and develop RF and wireless systems, collaborating with various teams to support hardware launches.
Computer Software
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%)
Qualification
Required
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
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.)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Company
Snap Inc.
Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
5001-10000 employees
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