RF Research Engineer
Redmond, WA (will also consider Burlingame, CA for the right candidate)
6 months (Possibility for extension after 6 months based on performance and business needs)
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+ 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+ years of industry experience.
- Experience in Schematic Capture and PCB Layout using Cadence or Altium.
- Experience in WiFi/BT or Cellular RF module design, optimization and validation.
Education:
- Required: Bachelors (or higher), Electrical Engineering or related
- Preferred: MS or PhD in RF/Electromagnetics.