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RF Hardware Engineer III
Job Description
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
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5+ years of hands-on experience in RF circuit and antenna design, testing, and optimization.
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Deep knowledge of RF fundamentals, including impedance matching, S-parameters, and noise figure.
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Experience with wireless standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, and other ISM bands.
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Proficiency with RF design software (e.g., ADS, CST, HFSS) and lab equipment for testing and validation.
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Experience designing PCBs with high-frequency considerations and mixed-signal integration.
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Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements (FCC, CE, etc.).
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Experience with embedded systems, firmware, and low-power design.
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Familiarity with IoT device architecture and cloud connectivity.
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Understanding of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques.
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Experience in Agile development environments.
Responsibilities
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Design, simulate, and implement RF circuitry, including power amplifiers, LNAs, filters, matching networks, and transceivers.
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Select, design, and integrate antenna solutions, performing tuning and layout optimization.
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Collaborate with layout engineers to optimize high-frequency PCB layouts for signal integrity and impedance control.
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Use RF test equipment like vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers to validate and debug RF performance.
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Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (FCC, CE) and support certification testing.
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Participate in the product development lifecycle from definition to manufacturing.
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Work with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, software) to support system-level integration.