Desense Engineer

Snap Inc.

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$157,000–$235,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

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TL;DR · Desense Engineer

The Desense Engineer joins the Spectacles team to develop and implement innovative RF desense solutions across hardware and software for augmented reality glasses. This role involves collaborating with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate systems and ensure performance compliance. Key responsibilities include conducting rigorous lab and OTA testing, performing sensitivity and coexistence testing for LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, and Bluetooth, and characterizing desense caused by internal aggressors like CPUs and memory. The candidate must utilize oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers while applying knowledge of EMI, EMC, and signal integrity. Proficiency with tools like CST Microwave Studio or Keysight ADS is required to solve complex RF PCB design constraints, impedance matching, and filter tuning within the Spectacles product line.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement hardware and software RF desense solutions to ensure robust system performance.
  • Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing for RF systems, including sensitivity and coexistence testing for LTE, 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
  • Characterize desense caused by internal aggressors and external interferers using probes, shielding tests, and grounding checks.
  • Identify system performance bottlenecks related to antenna, RF board, assembly dependencies, and multi-radio operation.
  • Develop and execute coexistence test plans and generate comprehensive validation reports.
  • Author clear and comprehensive technical documentation for RF systems and processes.
  • Perform layout reviews and board-level design strategies to minimize EMI and improve signal integrity.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent years of experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering.
  • Proficiency in RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, and 5G.
  • Experience with high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, PCIe, SDIO/eMMC, and UFS.
  • Ability to use RF and electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
  • Understanding of RF PCB design, impedance matching, signal integrity, and filter tuning.
  • Familiarity with RF simulation tools like CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, or XFdtd.
  • Master’s or PhD in Wireless, Electromagnetics, Electrical engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Knowledge of ESD principles for consumer electronics (preferred).

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