RF Desense & Test Engineer
Spectacles are Snap's hand-free camera that take in both photo and video content that is shareable on, and off, Snapchat. With hardware and augmented reality working in tandem, Spectacles make it easy to make memories from your perspective, and relive them later.
Snap Lab is home to Spectacles — a camera inspired by the human eye, powered by your imagination — and a world-class research & development team that is paving the way for the future of the camera. Snap Lab builds creative technology that helps overlay computing on the world around us.
We're looking for a RF Desense & Test Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!
What you’ll do:
Create test scripts and/or programs that exercise the wireless functionality of Snap Lab products
Collaborate closely with electrical, antenna, and software teams
Identify system performance bottlenecks due to antenna, RF board, assembly dependencies, multi-radio operation, etc.
Debug and prototype fixes to the wireless performance of the system
Develop coexistence test plans, create testing environments, execute those tests, and generate validation reports
Author clear and comprehensive documentation
Travel occasionally (domestic & international) to address issues and bring up test environments and fixtures
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, 5G, etc
Knowledge of board level design strategies for desense and EMI minimization, signal integrity, and isolation.
Ability to develop test and characterization systems to validate circuits, components, and electrical systems
Proven ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies
Ability to solder small components such as 0201s and 01005s
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups
Excellent process development and documentation skills
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in a related technical field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or physics or equivalent years of experience
7+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in RF/electrical engineering or related field
Experience with the design and simulation of RF circuits and systems
Experience working with test scripting and/or software applications for test equipment and product control and automation
Experience working with systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, SDIO / eMMC, UFS, etc
Experience with instrument control and scripting in Linux based operating systems (android, etc)
A passion for Snapchat and creativity!
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 [email protected].
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 maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!