Staff Engineer, Antenna RF

Lucid Motors
Newark
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 179,400 - 263,120 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Communication","Influence"]

Lead end-to-end antenna system development across Lucid vehicle platforms, defining passive and active antenna architectures for multiple wireless technologies including cellular, Wi‑Fi, BLE, GNSS, UWB, V2X, and satellite connectivity. Perform 3D EM and circuit simulations, correlate results with testing, and optimize integration into vehicle structures for robust OTA performance. Partner with engineering and suppliers, drive validation plans, and present recommendations to leadership while traveling to production and test facilities as needed.

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Staff Engineer, Antenna RF

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end antenna system development across Lucid vehicle platforms, defining passive and active antenna architectures for multiple wireless technologies including cellular, Wi‑Fi, BLE, GNSS, UWB, V2X, and satellite connectivity. Perform 3D EM and circuit simulations, correlate results with testing, and optimize integration into vehicle structures for robust OTA performance. Partner with engineering and suppliers, drive validation plans, and present recommendations to leadership while traveling to production and test facilities as needed.
Location: Newark
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and design passive and active antenna system architectures for vehicle telematics, infotainment, access control, ADAS, and radio across wireless technologies.
  • •Perform 3D EM and circuit-level simulations and predict antenna performance in standalone and integrated vehicle environments.
  • •Correlate simulation with measured data and drive design improvements based on identified gaps.
  • •Lead antenna integration into vehicle structures and evaluate vehicle-level impacts from structures, wiring harnesses, trim, glazing, and electronic modules.
  • •Develop validation plans, analyze test data, mitigate coexistence/de-sense issues, and present technical recommendations to engineering leadership and executive teams.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 179,400 - 263,120 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Leave401k

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • •5+ years of antenna/RF systems design experience for automotive/consumer-electronics or aerospace across multiple wireless technologies.
  • •Advanced experience using modelling and simulation tools (e.g., CST Studio Suite, ANSYS HFSS/HFSS 3D Layout, ANSYS Circuit, Keysight ADS, MATLAB) for standalone and integrated vehicle analysis.
  • •Experience with RF lab equipment such as VNA, spectrum/signal analyzer, RF signal generators, and callboxes.
  • •Ability to prototype and implement complex antenna designs with strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
Experience:5+ yearsAutomotiveConsumer-electronicsAerospaceTelecommunicationsRF/antenna
Education:Master's
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationInfluence
Tech Stack:CST Studio SuiteANSYS HFSSHFSS 3D LayoutANSYS CircuitKeysight ADSMATLABVNASpectrum analyzerSignal analyzerRF signal generatorsCallboxesUWBBluetooth LEBeamformingAoA estimation

Company Brief

Lucid Motors
Designs, engineers, and manufactures luxury electric vehicles and related charging and energy solutions, focusing on high-performance, long-range EVs and advanced vehicle technology for premium consumers.
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Newark, California, United States
Founded: 2007
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