Staff RF Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead RF system validation, characterization, and debugging using industry-standard lab instrumentation.
• Drive RF circuit design, electromagnetic simulation, and system analysis to inform architecture, performance, and design decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, product, and operations teams to define, integrate, and deliver robust RF systems.
• Define RF hardware requirements, validation strategies, and production test methodologies to ensure robust wireless performance from development through manufacturing.
• Own RF certification efforts and ensure compliance with global wireless regulatory standards, including FCC Part 15, CISPR 11, EN 55035, and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED).
• Establish RF design standards and provide technical guidance for antenna integration, PCB layout, RF routing, grounding, shielding, matching networks, and desense mitigation.
• Advance research and development of next-generation RF architectures, antenna technologies, manufacturing techniques, and system-level solutions that enable different form factors and feature expansion.
• Mentor engineers and establish RF engineering best practices across design, validation, and debugging while effectively communicating technical risks and recommendations to engineering and leadership stakeholders.
• Travel up to 15%, domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant RF or wireless engineering.
• Deep experience working with RF communication systems, including antenna integration, system-level RF performance optimization, conducted/radiated testing, coexistence, and desense mitigation.
• Strong grasp of RF and electrical engineering principles, including circuit design, component fundamentals, PCB layout, grounding, shielding, and digital communication protocols.
• Expert hands-on experience with RF lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, calibration tools, and radiated test systems.
• Strong experience with EM simulation software such as CST and HFSS.
• Proven experience leading RF design, validation, certification, and production test strategies from concept through production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional technical decisions and mentor engineers through design reviews, documentation, and hands-on technical guidance.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.