Job Details

Overview

The application window is expected to close on 9/5/2025. This position requires commuting to our office in San Francisco, CA 2 days a week to our antenna lab and to our office in San Jose, CA 2 days a week. There is flexibility.

At Cisco Meraki, magic is created by the energy and passion of our employees, who shape our dynamic community and empower us to problem-solve for our customers. We see magic unfold when complex challenges become intuitive, technology functions seamlessly, and everyone is valued for who they are.

Our culture empowers organizations of all sizes to deliver exceptional customer and employee experiences through our intuitive platform. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology is driven by a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive culture that gives autonomy to develop technology that is secure and accessible.

Join us to help simplify powerful technology and drive mission-focused impact within a fast-growing cloud-managed networking team.

About the Role

We are looking to add a new member to our antenna team. You will help provide innovative antenna solutions for our wireless devices, including technologies such as Wi-Fi, Cellular, IoT, UWB, and GNSS. We continuously explore next breakthroughs to incorporate into our portfolio.

Your Impact: The antenna engineer will be responsible for antennas from definition to shipping. Responsibilities include simulations, prototyping, measurements (field, lab, active and passive), writing antenna specifications and test plans, guiding and reviewing partner work, reviewing compliance lab reports, providing technical materials to marketing and sales, and leading efforts to solve antenna-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Interaction with cross-functional teams, JDM partners, antenna vendors, compliance labs, and other organizations.
• Mentoring junior antenna engineers for lab activities (soldering stations, microscopes, network and spectrum analyzers, RF connectors, attenuators, PCB designs) and building reliable prototypes.
• Develop and run accurate simulation models (XFDTD, HFSS, CST, etc.), measure material properties, build prototypes, take measurements in the anechoic chamber, and generate reports and presentations.
• Explore new technologies and processes for next product cycles that could contribute to patents and publications.
• Availability to attend evening video-calls with partners in Asia as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 5+ years of industry experience or Ph.D. in electrical engineering with emphasis in electromagnetism and antenna design with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Deep understanding of electromagnetism and antenna design concepts, with experience designing antennas for Wi-Fi/BT, Cellular, UWB, GNSS, and antenna arrays
• End-to-end product development experience on at least one product from design to shipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic RF design and testing, programming (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW), and understanding of EMC, ESD, Surge, and radio compliance testing
• Experience with Contract Manufacturing (CM) or Joint-Development Model (JDM)
• Willingness to work on extended schedules for urgent tasks and occasional international travel to Asia (up to 5%)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, proactive attitude, and a passion for learning and teaching

About Cisco Meraki

At Cisco Meraki, we're challenging the status quo with diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We connect different perspectives to imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We offer an employee experience focused on appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Range: $117,000—$214,100 USD. Salaries reflect base pay and may include bonuses where applicable; actual compensation depends on location, skills, and experience. For details about benefits, holidays, and paid time off, see the company policy.