Magic Leap
Principal Electrical Engineer, Antenna
Job Summary
This role involves designing and integrating advanced antenna systems for next-generation augmented reality headsets, with a focus on RF and electrical performance. The candidate should have extensive experience in antenna design, RF simulations, and system validation, along with strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams. The position requires a background in electrical engineering and hands-on expertise in RF measurement and testing. It offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge spatial computing technology, with options for remote work and travel to the company headquarters.
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Benefits
Job Description
A new paradigm of computing
Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings.
Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.
The opportunity
As a Principal Electrical Engineer within our Electrical Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to design and architect antenna systems for Magic Leap’s next-gen cutting-edge headsets. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and integration of antenna systems into products with challenging industrial design (ID) constraints, as well as leading the efforts in advanced electrical simulation and modeling of rigid and flex RF PCB designs, EMI, ESD, etc. Join our team to continue to revolutionize spatial computing and push the boundaries of Augmented Reality experiences.
*While this position can be remote, please note that it requires approximately 25% travel to our Plantation, FL headquarters for essential testing activities*
What you’ll do
- Develop antenna solutions, drive design, integration, validation and other processes for next-generation headset projects
- Design, optimize and define validation plans to ensure antenna system performance meets internal and customer goals
- Expand beyond antenna simulations into EE signal integrity, ESD, EMI, rigid and flex PCB simulation & modeling
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to more junior engineers
- Manage project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving large cross-functional teams
- Drive complex hardware and systems decisions through all phases of research & development, engineering design cycles, and validation through productization
- Work cross-functionally with internal partners to define product requirements and expectations
- Communicate complex systems and trade-offs to enable product decisions
- Collect inputs from internal and external partners to design a system that drives toward business goals and objectives
- Generate detailed architectural documentation and diagrams to allow partners to drive towards common goals
The experience you bring
- 10+ years of professional experience in hardware product development with 8+ years of direct antenna design and integration experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s or PhD degree highly preferred
- Expert-level knowledge of EM/RF design principles and concepts with a good mechanical engineering understanding
- Expert-level skills in antenna and system performance measurements (TIS, TRP, Efficiency, OTA, SAR, throughput etc.)
- Practical hands-on expertise with antenna design and integration in high-volume electronic consumer devices, preferably in mobile, AR/VR space
- Highly experienced in antenna system prototyping and implementation
- Hands on Experience with antenna tuning, optimization and measurements
- Highly skilled in using antenna simulation & design tools (e.g. CST, HFSS etc.)
- Highly skilled in RF simulation tools (e.g. ADS) and test equipment (VNA etc.)
- Experience with Anechoic chamber calibration and measurements
- Experience designing antenna systems to support multiple technologies and communication protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G/5G etc.), including multi-radio coexistence mechanisms
- Understanding of RF regulatory compliance requirements (FCC, EU etc.)
- Technical communication skills (verbal and written). Experience interfacing with cross-functional teams and driving data-driven decisions
It’s exciting if you also have
- Experience using EE CAD tools for Schematic and Layout creation (e.g. Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics etc.)
- RF design experience (WiFi, BT, GNSS, 4G/5G, UWB etc.)
- Experience using EE Simulation tools: e.g. PSPICE, SI/PI tools, Matlab
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing [email protected]. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. In addition to salary, Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
Magic Leap
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