RF Research Engineer

Job Description:

• RF Research Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop RF schematics, layout, and work with vendors for DFM and manufacturing for research systems and devices.
• Perform RF link budget analysis and RF issue debugging in the lab.
• Perform simulation (RF circuit simulation and 3D EM Simulation), performance tuning/optimization and validation of RF conducted performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure RF performance are met at component, board and system level.
• Work with antenna and test engineers to ensure the quality of the overall system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 plus years' experience in RF hardware design for consumer electronics.
• At least BSEE in related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with RF front-end and SoC Schematic, Layout Capture and Board Bring Up.
• Work experience with RF lab equipment for device characterization, debug and component/system performance validation.
• Experience with RF circuit and EM simulation software.
• Effective communicator and team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in RF/Electromagnetics.
• 5 plus years of industry experience.
• Experience in Schematic Capture and PCB Layout using Cadence or Altium.
• Experience in Wi-Fi/BT or Cellular RF module design, optimization and validation.

Education:

• Bachelors (or higher), Electrical Engineering or related.

Top 3 must-have hard skills:

• 3 plus years' experience in RF hardware design for consumer electronics.
• At least BSEE in related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with RF front-end and SoC Schematic, Layout Capture and Board Bring Up.

Good to have skills:

• Work experience with RF lab equipment for device characterization, debug and component/system.
• performance validation.
• Experience with RF circuit and EM simulation software.
• Effective communicator and team player.

Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects:

• Increase in RF team

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:

• Work with antenna and test engineers to ensure the quality of the overall system.

Typical Day in the Role:

• Develop RF schematics, layout, and work with vendors for DFM and manufacturing for research systems.

How will performance be measured:

• Ability to meet project timelines as defined by manager.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with coworkers, cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Quality of output.

Note:

Pay Range: $ 80 / hr ++
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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