About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary In this role you will be designing and releasing antennas of many different types (cellular, wifi, BT, BLE, and IoT, etc.) into Rivian vehicles. This position requires the candidate to be on-site at Rivian's Palo Alto office and the candidates will be reporting to the Director of Electrical Hardware. Responsibilities Design, test, and release antennas for Rivian programs with best-in-class performance, cost, and quality. Design - Analyse and document design trade-offs, and create antenna designs. Key areas to be considered: Antenna pattern (coverage), efficiency, gain, isolation requirements, OTA performance, desense, antenna coexistence, other system-level parameters (throughput, range etc.), and cost. Responsible for DFMEA and DFM with suppliers. Test - Responsible for test plans, conducting bench, chamber, and vehicle level testing. Characterize antenna performance on the component/subsystem level and the end-to-end performance of the wireless products the antennas are associated with. Process and document the results to validate/visualize and compare the performance of different designs. Release - Drive product delivery and validation schedule/processes/completion. Release designs into product life management (PLM) and documentation systems. Types of antennas the candidate will work on: Cellular (LTE, 5G, etc.), Wifi, BT, BLE, GPS, Vehicle Access (IoT devices). Participate in antenna technology roadmap and novel technology investigations with internal antenna and cross-functional teams. Qualifications BS or higher in Electrical engineering or related field or equivalent experience. Knowledge on measurement equipment for antenna characterization as well as system performance validation, e.g., VNA, SA, and other EE measurement systems. Knowledge on PLM, scheduling, and MPL tools. Knowledge on antenna simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, FEKO, XFDTD), MATLAB, programming languages (e.g., C, Python). Strong communication skills. Excellent skills in data analysis, record-keeping, report writing, and presentation, with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Occasional domestic travels to suppliers' facilities and Rivian factories. Besides antenna knowledge, it is desirable for candidates to have an understanding of the total end-to-end performance of RF systems, such as: Impedance matching, link budget calculation, TIS/TRP, ECC, theoretical knowledge of OTA parameters as well as hands-on experience. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $167,400 - $209,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodationsrivian.com. J-18808-Ljbffr