Job Description
RF Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Acton, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled RF Hardware Design Engineer with expertise in PCB hardware design and testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in RF, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal PCB design, along with a deep understanding of the full hardware design lifecycle—from specification through validation. Experience with 5G LTE design is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of RF and high-speed digital PCBs, from concept to production.
- Develop and refine system specifications, block diagrams, simulations, schematics, and PCB layouts.
- Conduct engineering characterization, verification, and validation testing to ensure compliance with industry standards (EMC/EMI, Telcordia, NTIA, Safety/UL, 3GPP, etc.).
- Select and source RF components to meet system performance requirements.
- Perform necessary simulations and trade studies to optimize circuit performance.
- Drive PCB layout activities, preferably using Altium Designer.
- Utilize tools like Keysight Genesys / Pathwave and Ansys HFSS for RF circuit and PCB design.
- Set up and operate RF test equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and RF calibration tools.
- Develop and/or direct test automation for hardware characterization and verification using Python.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in RF, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal PCB design.
- Strong familiarity with RF hardware testing, calibration, and characterization.
- Knowledge of pre-compliance testing regulations and industry standards.
- Experience with RF simulation software and PCB design tools (preferably Altium Designer).
- Proficiency in Python for test automation is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on design experience in 5G LTE applications.
- Exposure to regulatory compliance standards for RF products.
- Previous work in telecommunications, wireless systems, radar, or related RF applications.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF technologies.
- Collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
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