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Staff Antenna Design Engineer, Antenna

  2026-01-10     Tesla Motors     Fremont,CA  
Description:

What to Expect Connectivity is anintegralpart of all Tesla cars. It enhances the driving experience by providing access to features that require wireless data usage.AntennaTeam at Tesla is seekinga StaffAntenna Design Engineer tosupport antennaproduct development activities that covera significant portionof the radio frequency spectrumfrom 100s of kHz to 10s of GHz.The successful candidate willutilizethe knowledge of current systems, available technologies, and engineering judgment to propose and design next generation antenna systems for Infotainment, Low Voltage and Autopilot features. An exceptionalantenna engineer should have a strong Electromagnetics backgroundandapplyfirstprinciples-basedapproachfor the design, integration, test, and production ofcustomantenna solutions in afast-pacedproduct development environment. He/she willwork closelywith 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 testof highly integratedcustomantenna solutions

  • Lead antennadevelopment work on emerging antenna technologiesandestablishperformance specification

  • Lead de-sense and co-existencesystem leveldiscussionsfrom antenna teamwithintheorganization

  • Perform OTAand/or systemslevelmeasurementsto support5G, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, GNSSandUWBantenna development

  • Simulation and prototyping ofpassive and activeantennas using a representative platform todemonstrate/predict performance metrics and verify results are physically reasonable

  • Responsible forPCBAlayoutoptimizationget best performanceandminimizeelectromagnetic interference

  • Work with suppliers on the design, testing andmass productionofnewantenna solutions

  • Closely workwith mechanical, RF, EMC, electrical, material, reliability, integration, andfactoryengineers to create best-in-class integratedcustomantenna solutions

  • Communicate engineering requirements to program and supply chain managers tofacilitatematerial planning and schedule

  • Provide clear input to the project team on schedules, issues, and deliverables related to subsystem and vehicle development


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

  • A track recordof successfully bringing5G,GNSS,Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetoothintegratedantennadesignstomarket

  • Extensive experience conducting OTA, co-existenceand de-sensemeasurements for5G,GNSS,Wi-Fi,UWBand Bluetooth

  • Fluentworking experiencewith EM simulation toolsandcoding skills to support post-processing

  • Ability to communicate and drive suppliersensuring successful product development at each phase

  • Truly self-driven,detailed oriented,focusedand hands-on individual to solve engineering problems and deliver assigned tasks

  • Work closely with design, testing and manufacturing teams, and providetimelyinput

  • Seamless communication with cross functional team-members from multiple disciplines to reach fact-based decisions

  • Excellent data analysis, report writing, presentation skills, and desire to work in fast paced environment


Compensation and Benefits 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
Expected Compensation $124,000 - $240,000/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.


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