Oura
Staff Antenna Design Engineer
On-site - Oulu, North Ostrobothnia. Posted 28 days ago
The role
You will develop high performing miniaturized antennas and RF for future products. This involves designing, simulating, and optimizing antennas for low-power wearable devices.
What you will do
- Create high performing wearable products.
- Design, simulate, and optimize antennas for low-power wearable devices, including multi-band multisystem solutions.
- Perform electromagnetic simulations and validate designs with bench and OTA measurements.
- 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.
- Conduct over-the-air (OTA) performance testing and troubleshooting in collaboration with other engineering teams.
- Drive root cause analysis and design iteration for antenna performance issues in prototypes and production units.
- Work with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and Oura 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.
Required qualifications
- 10+ years experience in antenna and RF design
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS or others
- Experience with antenna measurement tools (e.g., vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, radio communication testers, OTA chambers).
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna concepts, 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: Be familiar with industry standards and regulations related to wireless communication, such as those from the FCC, ETSI, or ITU.
Nice to have
- Experience designing antennas for wearable or ultra-compact devices.
- Familiarity with Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, Wireless charging and other multi-system antenna solutions and RF protocols
- Knowledge of SAR compliance and RF regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Lunch benefit
- Wellness benefit
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative, smart teammates
- An Ōura ring of your own
- Wellness Time Off
Before you apply
- We will be interviewing potential candidates before the job posting closing date.
About the company
ŌURA products help their global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app.