The Role
Design, simulate, prototype, and validate antennas and antenna arrays (1–24 GHz) for a wireless power system. Perform EM and PCB simulations, lab measurements, system integration, certification support, manufacturability design, and documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Reach is the industry's leading high-performance wireless power-at-a-distance company. Our wireless power changes electric power delivery in the same way that Wi-Fi changed data delivery. We built our system on state-of-the-art, patented technology, including high-efficiency power beaming circuits, network optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces, delivering a highly scalable, safe, and easy-to-use power platform. Our solution is ideally suited for manufacturing, government, energy, logistics, and retail. It provides flexible access to power where and when needed, streamlining device deployment and improving device performance. We have raised funding from top tier VC's and are continuing to build out our exceptional team to share our vision and solution with the world.
You will develop antennas and antenna arrays for Reach state-of-the-art wireless power delivery system. Your technical know-how and innovation skills are key to designing cutting-edge products in a fast-paced environment. You will work with other engineers to integrate antenna and antenna arrays in our system. This position requires hands-on experience and strong analytical skills to design, implement, test, and troubleshoot complex use cases of a complex, first-of-its kind system. It also requires experience in integration with complex software algorithms.
Key Position Responsibilities
- Design and implement antenna, antenna arrays for high frequency of operation from 2.4GHz to 24GHz.
- Investigate, study, and introduce new antenna designs and components. Research new approaches and techniques for future product versions.
- Perform computer simulations and PCB antenna prototyping.
- Collaborate with PM/Mechanical/RF/EE teams to define antenna requirements and performance goals.
- Perform board level and product level EM simulations for best-in-class transmission performance, spatial co-existence, and emissions.
- Product design documentation using Reach PLM system.
- Own antenna design for manufacturability.
- Collaborate with other engineers to perform system bring up and system test.
- Support certification and regulatory testing. Support field testing.
- Write validation test plans for antenna and antenna arrays.
Qualities & Experience
- MS degree in electrical engineering (PhD preferred).
- 3-5 year hands-on experience in developing antennas, and antenna arrays.
- Fluent with EM simulation software (HFSS and HFSS SBR+), CST, and circuit simulation tools, such as Keysight ADS.
- Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment for RF device and antenna characterization and system performance validation, such as VNA and spectrum analyzer.
- A system thinker that can define and design antennas and antenna arrays.
- Experience with mmWave phased array or adaptive antenna design.
- Experience with metamaterials implementation.
- Experience with bring up and troubleshooting of high-power microwave chains, beam forming and steering systems.
- Familiar with the design process from concept through board development and system integration for high volume production (DFM/DFMA).
- In-depth understanding of safety EMI and EMC compliance and certification.
- Ability to work cross‐functionally.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively complex concepts.
- Results- and deadline- driven.
- Able to work independently with little direction.
- Takes great pride and ownership in developing products.
Nice To Have
- Experience using an antenna or anechoic chamber to characterize antennas.
- Experience with python and/or MatLab.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FCC, etc.).
- Experience achieving FCC regulatory approval.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Discretionary time off policy
- High degree of autonomy and work ownership with strong action-to-impact relationship
- Dental, Vision, and Medical coverage, with HMO, PPO, HDHP options
- 401k, HSA, FSA offerings
- Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability and Life insurance offerings
- Hybrid work schedule
- Equity as part of a total comp package
Reach - Who We Are
Born out of MIT, Reach is deeply rooted in technology and design. Reach started in a classroom, became a basement lab experiment, and eventually a startup. Since then, we’ve been busy building the industry’s first industrial-scale wireless power-at-a-distance solution. The Reach solution transforms the way the world will think about power distribution.
Much has changed since our early days, but our core philosophies are the same. Decisions are made quickly, meetings and politics are kept to a minimum, and everyone's work directly influences our product and company. We have weekly team lunches, quarterly offsite company events, and often spend time together outside of work bicycling, rock climbing, playing music, and hosting happy hours.
We highly value diversity at our company – in not only professional capabilities and experience, but also in personal interests, schools of thought, and walks of life. We prioritize inclusivity, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- MS degree in Electrical Engineering
- PhD in Electrical Engineering
- 3-5 years hands-on experience developing antennas and antenna arrays
- Experience with EM simulation software (HFSS, CST)
- Experience with circuit simulation tools (Keysight ADS)
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer)
- Hands-on experience with metamaterials implementation
- Experience with PCB antenna prototyping and board-level EM simulation
- Hands-on experience with bring-up and troubleshooting of high-power microwave chains, beamforming and steering systems
- In-depth understanding of EMI/EMC safety and certification processes
- Experience designing for manufacturability (DFM/DFMA) and high-volume production
- Ability to create product design documentation and validation test plans (PLM usage)
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Experience using anechoic/antenna chambers
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FCC) and experience achieving FCC approval
- Experience with mmWave phased array or adaptive antenna design
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The Company
What We Do
Reach is the leader in high-performance wireless power-at-a-distance. Reach’s wireless power solution does for power delivery what Wi-Fi does for data connectivity. The Reach system is built on state-of-the-art, patented technology, including high-efficiency power beaming circuits, network optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces, delivering a highly scalable, safe, and easy-to-use power platform. Ideally suited for manufacturing, government, energy, logistics, and retail, the Reach solution provides flexible access to power where and when needed, streamlining device deployment and improving device performance.
