About the Role
The role involves leading the design, simulation, and integration of antennas in wearable devices, working cross-functionally to meet performance, regulatory, and product requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and optimization of antenna systems for small-form-factor wearables
- Perform electromagnetic simulations and modeling to predict antenna behavior
- Collaborate with industrial design and mechanical engineering teams on integration
- Ensure antenna performance meets regulatory and certification standards
- Conduct over-the-air testing and troubleshoot performance issues
- Work with PCB layout engineers to optimize RF circuit placement
- Support compliance testing for FCC, CE, and other regional requirements
- Evaluate antenna performance in proximity to human tissue
- Develop test plans and validation procedures for RF subsystems
- Interface with contract manufacturers and external labs for prototyping
- Maintain design documentation and simulation records
- Stay current with advancements in antenna technologies and materials
- Mentor junior engineers in antenna and RF design principles
- Support product certification efforts across global markets
- Analyze trade-offs between size, efficiency, and bandwidth in antenna design
- Use network analyzers and spectrum analyzers for measurements
- Optimize designs for manufacturability and yield
- Integrate antennas in metal and composite enclosures
- Address electromagnetic interference and compatibility challenges
- Contribute to design for regulatory compliance and safety
- Support design iterations based on user-worn testing data
- Collaborate with firmware teams on RF-related functionality
- Evaluate third-party antenna components when applicable
- Develop and maintain antenna design guidelines
- Participate in design reviews across product development phases
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role and location
Team
Part of the hardware engineering team focused on advanced wearable technology development
Why This Role Matters
- Antenna performance is critical to the user experience in wearable devices, directly impacting connectivity, battery life, and reliability.
- This role shapes the core wireless functionality of next-generation health-focused wearables.
What We Look For
- Candidates should demonstrate deep technical expertise in antenna systems and a history of solving complex integration challenges.
- We value practical innovation and the ability to balance theoretical design with real-world constraints.
Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship
