Senior Antenna Engineer — Hybrid RF/WiFi, Mentorship

Sonos, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Open PTO

12 paid holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Employee discount

Sonos Radio HD

Job summary

Sonos, Inc. is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to own antenna design from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate across software, hardware, acoustics, and wireless teams to deliver superior in-home WiFi audio solutions.

The role requires a master’s or PhD in EE, extensive RF test experience, and travel up to 10%, including international travel to Asia. You will mentor juniors and contribute to measurement standards while supporting EMI and regulatory work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 5+ years in antenna design or PhD with strong antenna background.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools CST and HFSS.
• Knowledge of antenna manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Strong RF and hardware troubleshooting skills, including RF network matching.
• Experience with lab equipment such as 3D-anechoic chamber, VNA, and spectrum analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate multi-band antenna solutions across the product development cycle using CST and HFSS.
• Build and prototype antennas, and characterize performance with 3D anechoic chamber, VNA, and spectrum analyzer setups.
• Partner with cross-functional hardware, mechanical, and systems teams to meet specifications.
• Provide antenna oversight to partners and MCNs—define DOEs, review designs, and lead root-cause analysis.

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Antenna design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

HFSS

3D Anechoic Chamber

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Sonos, Inc. is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to own antenna design from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate across software, hardware, acoustics, and wireless teams to deliver superior in-home WiFi audio solutions.

The role requires a master’s or PhD in EE, extensive RF test experience, and travel up to 10%, including international travel to Asia. You will mentor juniors and contribute to measurement standards while supporting EMI and regulatory work.