# Peter Bevelacqua > Hardware Engineering Leader | Ex-Google Sr. Staff | Wireless Systems, Architecture, and Product Development Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/peterbevelacqua I’m a hardware engineering leader focused on architecture, wireless systems, and product development. Over my career, I’ve led teams, driven technical strategy, and worked deeply in the engineering details needed to turn complex ideas into shipped products. My experience spans hardware architecture, RF/wireless systems, cross-functional product development, and technical leadership at both the team and system level. I’m most valuable in environments that need both leadership and depth: someone who can set direction, make sound architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and drive execution across disciplines. I enjoy roles where I can help shape technology, strengthen teams, and build products that are both innovative and practical. Created a product [Acqua Industries LLC], selling a unique consumer wireless power solution known as the Power Mole on Amazon (US - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Mole-Wireless-Through-Windows/dp/B0DZ9P47M4). Recruited and grew our wireless hardware team at Google from 2 people to 20 spanning multiple locations (Mountain View, Taipei). Mentored team and instilled a culture of excellence to tackle not just our assigned problems but assist on and close cross-functional issues whenever possible. Emphasize innovation and set stretch goals to enable team members to do the best work of their lives. Expert knowledge of antenna and wireless design for consumer electronics. Strong background in RF hardware (chipset selection, peripheral component selection, validation, and optimizing every last dB for performance). Additional work on desense, wireless validation, testing (onsite at contract manufacturer/factory) and debugging. Specific experience with Cellular (2G->5G), GPS (L1/L5), WIFI, BT, NFC, UWB, 15.4, mmWave and Wireless Power Transfer (Qi/NFC). Experienced with robotic systems including motor control and wire harness design. PhD in antenna engineering with multiple journal and conference papers, and a large number of patents pending or granted with Apple, Google, and Nest. Able to architect a system from scratch and execute all functions to produce a product (EE design, PCB layout, SW (OS/UX), MCU firmware development, peripheral drivers, mechanical design, RF design, part selection, assembly, manufacturing). Completed a VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) independent project using the above tools. PCB layout tool proficiency include Altium and Eagle. Author of antenna-theory.com, thefouriertransform.com and maxwells-equations.com. ## Work Experience ### Founder and Principal Engineer @ Acqua Industries LLC Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Sunnyvale, CA PCB Layout, EE lead, Head of Firmware, Mechanical Design Engineer, Chief Industrial Designer, Head of Marketing, Antenna Design Guru, Operations and CM Bringup, REL testing, safety, Certification, Go-To Market Lead. Also packaging. And head of creative. ### Sr. Wireless Design Manager / Sr Staff Engineer @ Google Jan 2014 – Jan 2025 | Mountain View, CA Helped to empower Google's Tablet/Home Antenna team to deliver on displays, thermostats, cameras, assistants, doorbells, routers, security systems, tablets, Chromecasts, etc. Executed designs for LTE, NFC, WIFI, BT, and 15.4 antennas on Nest Guard. ### Sr. Antenna/RF/Wireless Engineer @ Google Jan 2013 – Jan 2025 | Mountain View, CA Google[X] * Wireless Architecture and Development Lead for Google Glass (wifi/gps chipset selection, module definition, performance metrics and verification, antenna design, desense, certification). Designed and integrated tri-band GPS/2.4/5GHz antenna. * Project Lead for GPS on shipping version of Google Glass. Designed new antenna to maximize on-head efficiency. Redesigned RF schematic for optimal conducted sensitivity. Assisted software team on AGPS implementation. Performed field testing and analysis. Executed desense/RFI analysis and mitigation strategies. * Identified and implemented solution for ESD failures, enabling CE certification. Responsible for FCC and CE cert on currently shipping Glass. ### Antenna Engineer @ Apple Inc. Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 | Cupertino, CA Projects: *Antenna lead on iPhone 5C, US/EU version. *Primary cellular antenna design for China iPhone 5C. *SAR/TRP/TIS Optimization and Antenna Design for Verizon iPhone 4 and the general iPhone 4S *WIFI Antenna Design and Integration for the 2010 Mac Mini (current Mac Mini still using the same antennas) Responsibilities - prototype and early stage antenna development - Responsible for ensuring FCC sar specs and Radiated Carrier Specs (TRP/TIS) are met - collaborate with product design, operations, rf and electrical team in product development - factory support, production line test setup, failure analysis ### Hardware Engineer @ Boeing Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 | Seattle, Washington, United States Coded Antenna-to-Antenna Coupling Analysis Tool for Aircraft Programs, including field of View for Antenna Arrays. Wrote Numerical Simulation Code (FDTD), and applied Computer Aided for Antenna Analysis (FEKO, HFSS) to cross-organizational problems. Performed analysis of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) under lightning stress to understand possible ignition threat and stress thresholds. ### Technical Intern - Electrical Engineering @ Sandia National Laboratories Jan 2002 – Jan 2003 ### Crew Member @ Burger King Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 | Kennewick, Washington, United States Slackin Fries, taking orders ### Crew Member @ Taco Bell Jan 1998 – Jan 1999 | Richland, Washington, United States ### Paper Delivery Man @ Green Bay Press-Gazette Jan 1993 – Jan 1995 | Green Bay, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area They made us pay for our own rubber bands and plastic bags. ## Education ### Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Arizona State University ### MSEE in Electrical Engineering Stanford University ### BSEE in Electrical Engineering Washington State University ### Associate of Arts - AA Columbia Basin College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/peter-bevelacqua-ab705b20 - Portfolio: http://www.antenna-theory.com - Portfolio: http://www.thefouriertransform.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/peterbevelacqua JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/peterbevelacqua/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13