What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Antenna Design Engineer, Passive Entry & Connectivity Systems position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Connectivity is an integral part of all Tesla cars. It enhances the driving experience by providing access to features that require wireless data usage. Antenna Team at Tesla is seeking a Staff Antenna Design Engineer to support antenna product development activities that cover a significant portion of the radio frequency spectrum from 100s of kHz to 10s of GHz. The successful candidate will utilize the knowledge of current systems, available technologies, and engineering judgment to propose and design next generation antenna systems for Robotics, Infotainment, Low Voltage and Autopilot features. An exceptional antenna engineer should have a strong Electromagnetics background and apply first principles-based approach for the design, integration, test, and production of custom antenna solutions in a fast-paced product development environment. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on work experience with current 3D antenna simulation tools, system-level RF front-end architectures, multi-radio co-existence, RF de-sense assessment and optimization, and RF link budget calculations. He/she will work closely with cross-functional teams and support other engineering teams to achieve quality and schedule targets. This engineer must thrive in a start-up company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement.
What You'll Do
- Design, simulation, development, integration, and test of highly integrated custom antenna solutions
- Component and platform level 3D EM antenna/EM simulations
- Multi-radio co-existence performance and link budget analysis per radio
- RF de-sense optimization with schematics, PCBA, and antenna integration with close-by components
- Simulation and prototyping of passive and active antenna topologies using a representative platform
- OTA and/or systems level measurements to support LTE MIMO, Wi-Fi MIMO, BT and UWB antenna development
- Lead with suppliers on the design, testing and mass production of new antenna solutions
- Work with mechanical, RF, EMC, electrical, harness, material, reliability, vehicle/robot integration, and production engineers to create best-in-class integrated custom antenna solutions
- Provide antenna team input to the project and factory teams on schedules, issues, and deliverables
- Communicate engineering requirements to program and supply chain managers to facilitate planning and schedule
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Electrical Engineeringwith a specialization inElectromagnetics or equivalent experience
- 7 years of solid technical depth in advanced Electromagnetics and Antennas
- Solid technical depth in advanced Electromagnetics and Antennas
- Fluent with 3D EM simulation tools and coding skills to support antenna design and post-processing
- A track record of successfully bringing 5G, Wi-Fi, UWB, and Bluetooth integrated antenna designs to market
- Hands on experience conducting OTA measurements for LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and UWB including carrier certification
- Experienced in creating schematics and PCB layouts using Altium or similar tools
- Strong product development experience in handling de-sense due to platform noise and co-existence between radios
- Seamless communication with cross functional team-members from multiple disciplines to reach fact-based decisions
- Excellent data analysis, detailed report writing, presentation skills, and desire to work in fast paced environment
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $124,000 - $240,000