# Staff RF Engineer

**Company:** [WHOOP](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/whoop)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Rf Engineering, Antenna Integration, Em Simulation, Cst, Hfss, Rf Circuit Design, Pcb Layout, Rf Validation, Rf Certification, Spectrum Analyzers, Vnas, Fcc Compliance, Desense Mitigation
**Posted:** 2026-07-08

> Lead architecture, integration, validation, certification and production of RF/wireless systems for WHOOP's ultra-compact wearable devices. Requires 8+ years RF experience, deep expertise in antenna design, EM simulation (CST/HFSS), lab testing, regulatory compliance and cross-functional leadership.

## Job Description

## 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.

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