Cellular RF Engineer, Connectivity

About the role

Cellular RF Engineer, Connectivity | Tesla (Engineering & Information Technology)

Location: PALO ALTO, California | Req ID: 256264 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

We are seeking a highly skilled RF Cellular Engineer with expertise in automotive/robot applications to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and optimization of RF cellular systems and components integrated into automotive/robot platforms. This role will play a critical part in ensuring reliable and efficient communication systems within connected vehicles and robots.

What You'll Do

• Develop and design RF circuits, antenna systems, and cellular communication modules tailored for automotive/robot applications
• Integrate RF and cellular components into automotive/robot platforms, ensuring compatibility with system architectures
• Conduct RF performance testing, including sensitivity, power, and interference analysis
• Optimize cellular connectivity for 4G LTE, 5G, and other emerging technologies under diverse Tesla product operating conditions
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve issues related to signal quality, interference, or hardware/software malfunctions
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, including FCC, 3GPP, and ISO
• Collaborate with certification bodies to obtain necessary approvals
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of RF systems into vehicles
• Support manufacturing teams to address design or production challenges and stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in RF and cellular communications
• Propose innovative solutions to improve vehicle connectivity and reliability

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in RF design and testing, preferably in automotive or telecommunication sectors
• Hands-on experience with cellular communication technologies (e.g., 4G LTE, 5G, NB-IoT)
• Expertise in using RF test equipment such as call box, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators
• Familiarity with RF circuit design, tuning, and integration
• Knowledge of communication protocols like TCP/IP, CAN, and LIN
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, CST)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and excellent communication and teamwork abilities and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience with automotive-grade communication systems and standards (e.g., V2X, DSRC)
• Understanding of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques in automotive environments and familiarity with vehicle network architectures and infotainment systems

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$120,000 - $288,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.