Staff RF Desense Engineer

Tesla is seeking a passionate individual to join our Wireless Hardware team. We support Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC, GNSS, and emerging technologies. As a RF Desense Engineer at Tesla, you will contribute to the architecture and product level design integration of next generation wireless radio solutions in all fleets and Robot.
Responsibilities

• Broad expertise with Multi-Radio Coexistence performance and RF Desense optimization
• Designing Cellular RF hardware board as impedance matching, layout review, bring up prototypes and Co-ex validate with BT/WiFi/GNSS
• Define RF Hardware requirement, design and implement in factory test
• Work with RF module/components suppliers and cross-functional staff to optimize RF performance
• Contributing to vehicle-level systems engineering: architecture issues relating to communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding and EMC strategy, user interface

Requirements

• Strong RF/Microwave circuit design background
• Experience with Wireless (Cellular/WiFi/BT/GNSS) RF board/IC development and Multi-Radio Co-existence
• Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, verification and manufacturing support
• Successful track record of working closely with Mechanical Engineering and Firmware teams
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated technical depth and breadth in RF system analysis and design for high volume product development
• RF circuits design experience preferred (minimum 5 years): LTE, UMTS, WiFi/BT, GPS
• Minimum of one lifecycle in RF board development for high-volume manufacturing and required test methods or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience in designing for environmental constraints (temp, humidity, and vibration), regulatory compliance and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc)
• Demonstrated success working in a matrix organization across multiple engineering disciplines including firmware, QA and Manufacturing teams

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$108,000 - $216,000/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.