RF Hardware Engineer

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposal

• Research and select electronic components with performance, manufacturability and product cost goals in mind

• Prepare or direct preparation of schematics and PCB layout

• Use simulation tools to demonstrate design intent

• Plan and develop experimental test programs

• Oversee test personnel in the design fabrication and testing of prototype models

• Use laboratory test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, noise figure probes, spectrum analyzers) to ensure products meet their electrical design goals

• Select RF components to optimize matching and tuning performance

• Analyze test data and reports to determine if the design meets all regulatory, functional, and performance specifications

• Produce formal documentation for the manufacture of designated products

• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure a smooth design handoff

• Mentor Junior engineers and technicians

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and efficiently manage time

• Great organizational, analytical, and numeric skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with other departments to ensure deadlines are met and objectives are achieved

• Experience with:

• Battery or other low power wireless devices

• Schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium preferred)

• PCB bring up and test

• Test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, DMMs, oscilloscopes

• RF component integration experience

• Power amplifiers, LNAs, mixers, synthesizers, SAW filters, etc.

• Tuning RF traces and circuits.

• Embedded antenna design/analysis

• Solid broad-based knowledge of and experience with analog front-end RF circuits ranging from 1GHz to 5GHz

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) from four (4) year college or university in Electrical Engineering, MS preferred

• Minimum five (5) years industry experience (outside of university)

• RF component integration experience

• Power amplifiers, LNAs, mixers, synthesizers, SAW filters, etc.

• Tuning RF traces and circuits.

• Embedded antenna design/analysis

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times