Hardware Engineer, RF/ Wireless

At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology.

Arlo is seeking an RF/Wireless Hardware Engineer who will be responsible to support Arlo and our ODM partners with detailed HW design, development, and integration activities surrounding 802.11 WiFi, 802.15.4, IoT, and Global LTE radio technologies, including any other wireless connectivity technology that may be employed by Arlo in the future.

Job responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead/ guide ODM's in the HW design, development, and integration of WLAN, IOT, and LTE wireless solutions into ODM devices where infrequent travel to ODM locations (China, Vietnam, Thailand, & Indonesia) may be required.

• Define system performance requirements and create/optimize RF DVT/MTP test plans to support ODM development.

• Design, develop, and debug the 802.11 MAC & PHY layer Driver and Firmware, including validation testing and optimization.

• Work with Hardware and System teams to design, implement, and test key wireless networking features.

• Optimize WLAN to handle packet loss due to WLAN & Non-WLAN interference due to network congestion (FIFO/Internet speed, etc.).

• Collaborate with Firmware, SQA, and ODM's to ensure product performance metrics are achieved, and resolve customer/ production issues quickly.

• Host ODM and chipset vendor meetings as needed to ensure designs are able to achieve Arlo's performance & schedule requirements.

• Perform detailed wireless system testing including low-level circuit tuning, and high-level system performance validation.

• Provide regulatory process overview, and detailed feedback to ensure compliance for FCC, CE, IC, NCC, KCC, Japan-Radio Law, C-Tick & SRRC, and any other regulatory standards applicable to our products.

• Chipset selection, requirements definitions, performance evaluation, and collaborative performance testing & optimization.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, plus 5 years of Industry experience with emphasis in circuit level RF design and WiFi, IoT, and LTE radio performance testing

• 3 years of experience in the high volume, low-cost, consumer electronics industry with typical product development cycles of 6-12 months.

• Experience in low level WiFi, IoT, and LTE RF circuit design, system integration, and testing.

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and understanding of the 802.11 WiFi physical layer protocol behaviors & performance. Design and validation of test cases supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/ah, etc.

• Knowledge & experience designing and integrating of 802.15 IoT radio circuits including Sub-GHz, Zigbee, Z-wave, Thread, etc.

• Demonstrated experience performing RF validation testing use of standard RF/ Wireless test equipment such as R&S, Keysight, Litepoint, Aeroflex & IXIA Veriwave, Network, Spectrum, and Current Analyzers a must (parametric & signaling test cases).

• Ability to analyze & resolve system integration issues including current consumption, desense, EMI/ spurious emissions, In-band noise, ESD, etc.

• Experience designing & integrating antennas into small consumer electronic devices for above radio technologies a plus.

• Ability to utilize common lab equipment including soldering stations and microscopes to perform detailed assembly & rework including SMT component replacement of components as small as 0201.

• Familiarity with Global regulatory requirements and test methods a plus.

Studies have shown that candidates from certain underrepresented communities may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job, regardless of their background. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that's okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We may work with candidates, as appropriate, to ensure they develop additional skills as necessary to fulfil the essential functions of the job.

Arlo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on age, race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in all hiring and employment. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between $91,900 - $144,000/year, plus equity. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including location, role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.