RF Engineer

Role: Wireless RF Engineer Location: Newark, CA 94560 (On-Site) Type: Contract Pay Range: $62-$67/hr. MISSION Lead complex, hands-on validation testing and hardware debugging to optimize wireless radios, antennas, and electronic add-ons across Lucids vehicle architectures. DAY TO DAY Spend the vast majority of your time (around 80%) performing complex RF and antenna validation testing specifically for Gravity Model add-ons. Investigate and troubleshoot existing RF hardware issues across four core areas: InfotainAnment, Telematics, Axis, and Radio (FM/AM). Utilize advanced RF lab equipment and simulation tools to analyze signal performance, transmission lines, and de-sense mitigation. Work closely with cross-functional teams and external test labs to ensure high-reliability performance and compliance across all target wireless domains. MUST HAVES Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred) with 5+ years of experience in wireless design, testing, and validation for automotive or consumer electronic products. Proven, hands-on experience in hardware-level RF engineering, conducting rigorous validation testing, maintaining RF-OTA stations, and troubleshooting customer or unit-level issues. Deep familiarity with advanced RF hardware such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, Litepoint equipment, and communication testers (CMW500/CMX500). Strong understanding of RF delivery systems, matching networks, high-voltage design rules, antenna tuning, impedance matching, and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite). The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.