Engineer high-frequency transmit and receive signal chains, including low-noise amplifiers, filtering solutions, impedance matching networks, and power amplifier integration. Design, develop, test, and integrate custom RF hardware and subsystem solutions, including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
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Location
Austin, TX
Description
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and integrate custom RF hardware and subsystem solutions, including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Engineer high-frequency transmit and receive signal chains, including low-noise amplifiers, filtering solutions, impedance matching networks, and power amplifier integration.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize RF performance across complete system architectures.
Develop validation strategies, test procedures, and performance qualification plans.
Partner with software, infrastructure, and networking teams to support successful deployment and operation of RF systems.
Collaborate within cross-functional engineering teams and drive projects through the full product lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing.
Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
What You'll Gain
The opportunity to build advanced hardware systems that solve complex technical challenges and deliver measurable business value.
A highly collaborative environment where individual contributions have meaningful impact.
Exposure to diverse engineering projects with unique technical requirements.
The chance to work with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and international backgrounds.
Competitive compensation, including performance-driven incentives.
Retirement savings support with employer matching contributions.
Generous paid time off and recognized company holidays.
Access to workplace amenities, team events, professional communities, and employee engagement programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated experience designing, testing, and debugging RF hardware and communication systems.
Strong background in HF circuit design, filtering, impedance matching, amplifier characterization, and front-end architecture.
Solid understanding of RF receiver performance metrics including gain, noise figure, linearity, stability, and isolation.
Experience diagnosing issues in transmit and receive signal paths, including distortion mechanisms and unwanted coupling effects.
Familiarity with EMI troubleshooting, EMC principles, and mitigation techniques.
Experience with board-level design, integration, and PCBA development.
Proficiency using RF test and measurement equipment, with the ability to leverage scripting tools such as Python for automation, analysis, or hardware bring-up.
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements related to RF systems and high-power RF equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with microwave circuit and system design.
Understanding of antenna theory, performance, and integration considerations.
Amateur radio or similar RF operating experience.
Familiarity with RF simulation platforms such as ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, or equivalent tools.
Experience with SPICE-based circuit simulation.
Background working with external manufacturing, testing, or engineering service providers.
Experience supporting compliance activities, including certification testing, documentation, and coordination with third-party laboratories.
Exposure to FPGA development, embedded systems, or microcontroller programming.