Antenna Design Engineer

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Lab is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.
We're looking for an Antenna Design Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!

• What you'll do:
  
  • Optimize the radiation performance of wireless portable devices that lead to exciting launches of hardware here at Snap Lab.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and industrial design teams
  • Design antenna systems and conduct radiation performance measurements
  • Develop test plans, execute antenna measurements, and generate validation reports
  • Provide RF level feedback to mechanical and electrical/RF engineers to optimize the antenna performance in products.
  • Prototype antenna strategies for new product concepts
  • Author clear and comprehensive documentation

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  
  • Strong deductive reasoning, working knowledge of radiation performance, and theoretical background of wave propagation.
  • Experience designing antennas for different wireless communication systems such as GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/LTE, 802.11, Bluetooth, GPS, etc. including the corresponding system level specifications (e.g. ETSI 51.010, 51.05...) to instantly contribute to designs.
  • Experience with regulatory processes for wireless consumer devices, including FCC, PTCRB, CTIA, ETSI, TIA/EIA, etc.
  • Ability to impedance match antenna systems to optimize for various performance metrics such as VSWR, bandwidth, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience
  • 7+ years of experience in RF, antenna or electrical engineering.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  • Master's or PhD in RF/Electrical engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, 5G, etc
  • Understanding of PCB design and associated RF level constraints
  • Ability to solder small components such as 0402s, 0201s and 01005s.
  • Experience using simulation tools such as XFDTD, CST and HFSS.
  • Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups
  • Excellent process development and documentation skills

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $184,000-$276,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$262,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$235,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.