Antenna Design Engineer

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Research & Development • $126,000 PA - $181,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Antenna Engineer at Google, you'll be a key player in developing innovative antenna solutions for new consumer electronics, particularly in the mobile space. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams (RF, mechanical, industrial design, PCB layout engineers) to design high-performance, manufacturable antennas for 5G cellular, WLAN, Bluetooth, and other applications. Responsibilities include antenna design, testing, optimization, and implementation, as well as creating and driving OTA factory test plans for mass production. You will also be responsible for communicating performance progress to various stakeholders. The role requires expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools, wireless communication systems, and RF test equipment.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Antenna, RF, Electromagnetics)
  • 2+ years experience designing antenna systems for consumer electronics
  • Experience with EM simulation tools (CST, HFSS, etc.)
  • Experience with wireless communication systems (GSM, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth)
  • Factory process, manufacturing, board design experience
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with RF test equipment and antenna chambers
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FCC, IC, CE)
  • Experience driving new RF technologies
  • Schematic creation and PCB design tools knowledge

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Antenna, RF or Electromagnetics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience designing Antenna system solutions for Consumer Electronics, especially wearable devices or mobile phones.
  • Experience using different wireless communication systems such as GSM/UMTS/CDMA/LTE/FR1/FR2, 802.11, Bluetooth, GPS.
  • Experience with Electromagnetic Simulation tools (CST, HFSS, XFDTD, etc.) or circuit simulation capability using ADS.
  • Experience with factory processes, manufacturing, board design, board bring-up and desense mitigation.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Antenna, RF or Electromagnetics.
  • Experience using common RF test equipment (e.g. spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, protocol, signaling testers) and antenna chambers.
  • Experiences of driving new technologies in the domain of RF, electromagnetics and wireless communication.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FCC, IC, CE, etc.) and their respective certification process, cellular industry standards and specs (e.g. CTIA, PTCRB, Wi-Fi alliance etc.) and schematic creation and PCB design tools.
  • Knowledge of antennas used in wireless consumer products.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As an Antenna Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of new consumer electronics for the mobile space. You will work as part of this team to deliver innovative antenna solutions that push the limits on what’s possible for radiation performance, while achieving the goals of our industrial design, all while delivering at low cost. Your objective will be to design, test, optimize and implement compact and efficient antenna solutions for 5G cellular, WLAN, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.15.4 and new application areas.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000-$181,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Engage in cross-functional team collaboration, defining overall product architecture to achieve the best possible balance of design goals (cost, performance, etc.) for each product.
  • Co-develop antenna architecture with RF, mechanical, industrial design, and PCB layout engineers.
  • Design antennas for compact consumer electronics with high performance and manufacturability.
  • Create and drive OTA factory test plans/stations for mass production. Produce and clearly communicate all OTA performance and progress information to relevant audiences, from engineers and PMs to executives.
  • Test antenna and wireless over-the-air (OTA) performance.

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