Senior/Staff Antenna Design Engineer

OverviewAt Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within — by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Oura Values guide how we show up for each other and our community every day.We are looking for a Senior/Staff Antenna Design Engineer to join our hardware team in San Diego or San Francisco. This person will work with a multidisciplinary team developing our future product development efforts.ResponsibilitiesDesign, simulate, and optimize antennas for low-power wearable devices, including multi-band solutions.Build prototypes quickly and effectively to evaluate design concepts.Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams to integrate antennas into highly constrained form factors.Perform electromagnetic simulations (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO) and validate designs with bench and OTA measurements.Conduct over-the-air (OTA) performance testing and troubleshooting in collaboration with test engineering teams. Drive root cause analysis and design iteration for antenna performance issues in prototypes and production units.Work with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and manufacturing teams to ensure antenna performance is maintained throughout production.Document design processes, results, and performance metrics for internal knowledge sharing and regulatory compliance.Stay up to date on emerging materials, methods, and technologies in miniature antenna design.Travel to support prototype builds in Asia, Europe, and North America: approximately 15–20% of time yearly.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.5+ years (Senior-level) to 10+ years (Staff-level) experience in antenna design, preferably for compact consumer electronics, wearables, or IoT devices.Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, or FEKO; experience with antenna measurement tools (e.g., vector network analyzers, OTA chambers).Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, matching networks, and PCB layout considerations for antennas.Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly.Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FCC, ETSI, ITU).PreferredExperience designing antennas for wearable or ultra-compact devices.Familiarity with Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, UWB, GPS, and multi-band antenna solutions.Knowledge of SAR compliance and RF regulatory requirements; experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.BenefitsCompetitive salary and equity packages.Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources.Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends and 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.Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers.Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates’ pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. Ranges may be modified in the future.San Diego Compensation Range: $150,000 to $215,000 (Senior/Staff)San Francisco Compensation Range: $162,000 to $230,000 (Senior/Staff)Equal OpportunityOura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations in the interview process and for duties as required by law.DisclaimerBeware of fake job offers. We never ask for personal information or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through e-sign after a verbal offer. Stay cautious and protect your personal details.Agency noticeOura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or to Oura employees. Oura is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17