Sr. Wireless RF Design Engineer

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

The Energy Electrical Engineering team designs the eyes, ears, and brains of Tesla's Vehicle & Optimus charging and residential/industrial energy storage products. This skilled and motivated Engineer will keep pushing this evolving industry forward by designing and developing best-in-class wireless communication solutions.What You'll Do

• Design and develop RF hardware/system and/or antenna designs for energy products
• Collaborate with electrical, antenna design, mechanical, firmware, EMC, compliance, reliability, and manufacturing test engineers
• Take full ownership of the wireless design process, from specification through design, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing
• Review schematics and guide layout from RF perspective, perform impedance matching, bring up and validate wireless hardware
• Drive RF module and IC suppliers to develop roadmap and best-in-class RF performanceWhat You'll Bring
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of RF hardware design or antenna design
  • Experience integrating wireless technologies into products
  • Experience reviewing RF schematics and PCB layouts to ensure adherence to best practices
  • Deep understanding of system-level RF Parameters (e.g. power, sensitivity, throughput, latency etc.) in at least one of the wireless technologies
  • Hands-on experience with RF lab test instruments
  • Debugging experience with wireless radio systems at the conducted or radiated level
  • Experience commercializing wireless products which require international regulatory certifications
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools
  • Knowledge of multi-radio co-existence and RF desense mitigationCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
    • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 programExpected Compensation: $100,160 - $225,840/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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