Staff Antenna Design Engineer

Oulu, North Ostrobothnia · Oulu, Finland · 10+ years experience · Posted Oct 15, 2026

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The Staff Antenna Design Engineer will develop high-performing miniaturized antennas and RF solutions for future Oura products.
This role involves designing, simulating, and optimizing antennas for low-power wearable devices within highly constrained form factors.

Design, simulate, and optimize antennas for low-power wearable devices, including multi-band multisystem solutions.
Perform electromagnetic simulations using tools like CST or HFSS 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 constrained form factors.
Conduct over-the-air (OTA) performance testing and troubleshooting.
Drive root cause analysis and design iteration for antenna performance issues in prototypes and production units.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners 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.
Travel to support prototype builds in Europe and Asia approximately 5-20% of the time yearly.

10+ years of experience in antenna and RF design, preferably for compact consumer electronics, wearables, or IoT devices.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Microwave Studio or Ansys HFSS.
Experience with antenna measurement tools including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, radio communication testers, and 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.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to wireless communication, such as FCC, ETSI, or ITU.

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.

Travel to support prototype builds in both Europe and Asia: ~5-20% of time yearly.

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