RF Hardware Engineer

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microwave Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2 years of experience designing RF hardware for wireless consumer communication devices, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

• Experience with RF board-level design, bring-up, and troubleshooting.

• Experience using RF equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, vector signal generators, power meters, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience in RF system and board-level design.

• Experience using communication test boxes (e.g., CMW, CMX, or UXM).

• Experience with cellular 4G/5G RF design, with knowledge of different wireless communication systems (e.g., 5G NR, LTE, GSM, WCDMA, etc.).

• Knowledge of test automation using languages like Python or LabView.

About the job

The team's mission is to advance the radio technologies that power mobile devices. The team is dedicated to exploring, architecting, designing, and delivering an advanced mobile radio platform for future-generation Google Pixel devices. The goal is to create radio solutions that enhance the user experience, ensure seamless integration of radio technologies with the overall device architecture, and meet the demands of the market in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Responsibilities

• Design and perform testing/validation for Pixel mobile devices radio platform, covering radio technologies (e.g., 5G NR, LTE, 2G, and 3G).

• Maintain responsibility for radio frequency (RF) sub system design in a RF platform that will be used for Pixel mobile devices.

• Work with component vendors and partners to design RF front-end modules, filters, and critical components.

• Manage Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design for optimal RF performance.

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% as needed.

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