Staff Antenna Design Engineer

ŌURA

. Create high performing wearable products.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $198,000 - $233,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in antenna and RF design for wearable devices, with a strong focus on electromagnetic simulations, prototype development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Proficient in maintaining antenna performance through rigorous testing and compliance with industry standards.

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Antenna And RF DesignElectromagnetic Simulation ToolsAntenna Measurement ToolsCross-Disciplinary CollaborationIndustry Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electromagnetic SimulationAntenna DesignRF FundamentalsPCB Layout ConsiderationsPrototype DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance TestingDesign OptimizationMulti-Band SolutionsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CST Microwave StudioAnsys HFSSVector Network AnalyzersSpectrum AnalyzersOTA Chambers

Industry Keywords

Wearable DevicesConsumer ElectronicsIoT DevicesWireless CommunicationFCC StandardsETSI StandardsITU Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high performing wearable products.
Design, simulate, and optimize antennas for low-power wearable devices, including multi-band multisystem solutions.
Perform electromagnetic simulations and validate designs with bench and OTA measurements.
Build prototypes quickly and effectively to evaluate design concepts.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to integrate antennas into constrained form factors.
Conduct over-the-air performance testing and troubleshooting.
Drive root cause analysis and design iteration for antenna performance issues in prototypes and production units.
Work with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and ŌURA manufacturing teams to maintain antenna performance throughout production.
Document design processes, results, and performance metrics for knowledge sharing and regulatory compliance.
Stay current on emerging materials, methods, and technologies in miniature antenna design.
Travel to support prototype builds in Europe and Asia, approximately 5–20% yearly to Oulu, Finland.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years' experience in antenna and RF design, preferably for compact consumer electronics, wearables, or IoT devices.
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS, or others.
Experience with antenna measurement tools (e.g., vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, radio communication testers, OTA chambers).
Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna concepts, matching networks, and PCB layout considerations for miniaturized antennas.
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines in a product development program and communicate technical concepts clearly.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to wireless communication, such as those from the FCC, ETSI, or ITU.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Ōura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave