Job Description

RF Electrical 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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