RF Validation Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Work with RF lead, deliver cellular RF design for specific RF subsystems. • Plan and execute cellular RF validation, determine RF performance and generate reports. • Execute RF matching tuning ...
RF Validation Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Work with RF lead, deliver cellular RF design for specific RF subsystems. • Plan and execute cellular RF validation, determine RF performance and generate reports. • Execute RF matching tuning ...
RF Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
The Role Specter is hiring an RF Test and Integration Engineer to own the test, qualification, and field deployment infrastructure that proves our RF hardware works; on the bench, on the production ...
RF Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
The Role Specter is hiring an RF Test and Integration Engineer to own the test, qualification, and field deployment infrastructure that proves our RF hardware works; on the bench, on the production ...
RF Lead Engineer with Security Clearance
Manchester, NH · On-site
$149K - $254K/yr
Lead and mentor a team of engineers specializing in RF system testing. * Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test activities throughout the entire product lifecycle, from ...
RF Lead Engineer with Security Clearance
Manchester, NH · On-site
$149K - $254K/yr
Lead and mentor a team of engineers specializing in RF system testing. * Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of comprehensive test activities throughout the entire product lifecycle, from ...
Senior RF Engineer
Boulder, CO · Hybrid
Lead and mentor junior engineers Required Education and Experience * Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance * Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical ...
Senior RF Engineer
Boulder, CO · Hybrid
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Senior RF Design Engineer
Liberty Township, OH · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
... Lead the RF Engineering Technical Teams to be a culture in alignment with NuWaves' Culture statement. • Communicate effectively, both verbally and by writing, to Program Managers and to the ...
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Senior RF Design Engineer
Liberty Township, OH · On-site
$125K - $175K/yr
... Lead the RF Engineering Technical Teams to be a culture in alignment with NuWaves' Culture statement. • Communicate effectively, both verbally and by writing, to Program Managers and to the ...
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Lead Analog & RF Designer
Naperville, IL · On-site
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Lead Analog & RF Designer
Naperville, IL · On-site
Lead Analog & RF DesignerIntroduction We are seeking an experienced Lead Analog & RF Designer to support the development of advanced electronic systems for military, aerospace, industrial, medical ...
We're hiring a Lead RF Test Engineer to serve as the RF technical lead within Production Engineering. This person will support production test for RF, modem, and wideband digitizer products including ...
We're hiring a Lead RF Test Engineer to serve as the RF technical lead within Production Engineering. This person will support production test for RF, modem, and wideband digitizer products including ...
Senior RF Engineer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$125K - $200K/yr
Lead and mentor junior engineers Required Education and Experience * Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance * Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical ...
Senior RF Engineer
Boulder, CO · On-site
$125K - $200K/yr
Lead and mentor junior engineers Required Education and Experience * Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance * Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical ...
RF Integration Team Lead
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
Team Lead - RF Integration As the Production RF Integration Team Lead, you will build, mentor, and guide a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T ...
RF Integration Team Lead
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
Team Lead - RF Integration As the Production RF Integration Team Lead, you will build, mentor, and guide a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T ...
Lead, RF/Wireless Engrg
$127K - $236K/yr
Lead, RF/Wireless Engrg Job Code: 39397 Job Location: Yorba Linda, California, On Site Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week with every Friday off As a Lead Electrical ...
Lead, RF/Wireless Engrg
$127K - $236K/yr
Lead, RF/Wireless Engrg Job Code: 39397 Job Location: Yorba Linda, California, On Site Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week with every Friday off As a Lead Electrical ...
Summary Lead Electrical & RF (Radiofrequency) Coil Engineer - MRI Location: Florence, SC Relocation Benefits: Competitive relocation package available Why this role matters At GE HealthCare, we build ...
Summary Lead Electrical & RF (Radiofrequency) Coil Engineer - MRI Location: Florence, SC Relocation Benefits: Competitive relocation package available Why this role matters At GE HealthCare, we build ...
Lead RF Engineer
Cambridge, MA · On-site
Lead RF Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid, relocation assistance available) Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Industry: Aerospace / Defense Clearance Required: Active U.S. Secret ...
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Lead RF Engineer
Cambridge, MA · On-site
Lead RF Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid, relocation assistance available) Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Industry: Aerospace / Defense Clearance Required: Active U.S. Secret ...
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Lead Engineer, RF & Electrical -Antenna Systems
Saratoga, CA · On-site
$180K - $220K/yr
We are looking for a Lead Engineer to own the RF and electrical hardware of the antenna - from the radiating elements through the array and the element-level electronics - and to lead the team that ...
Lead Engineer, RF & Electrical -Antenna Systems
Saratoga, CA · On-site
$180K - $220K/yr
We are looking for a Lead Engineer to own the RF and electrical hardware of the antenna - from the radiating elements through the array and the element-level electronics - and to lead the team that ...
Lead Engineer, RF & Electrical --Antenna Systems
Saratoga, CA · On-site
$180K - $220K/yr
We are looking for a Lead Engineer to own the RF and electrical hardware of the antenna -- from the radiating elements through the array and the element-level electronics -- and to lead the team that ...
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Lead Engineer, RF & Electrical --Antenna Systems
Saratoga, CA · On-site
$180K - $220K/yr
We are looking for a Lead Engineer to own the RF and electrical hardware of the antenna -- from the radiating elements through the array and the element-level electronics -- and to lead the team that ...
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RF equipment knowledge to test prototypes ... Proven ability to independently bring up new designs, including the ability to lead others in the ...
RF equipment knowledge to test prototypes ... Proven ability to independently bring up new designs, including the ability to lead others in the ...
Senior Principal RF Engineer
Victor, NY · On-site
Work independently or lead a team to design, implement, and resolve RF system challenges * Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full-rate ...
Senior Principal RF Engineer
Victor, NY · On-site
Work independently or lead a team to design, implement, and resolve RF system challenges * Lead cross-functional teams in the development of new products, taking them from prototype to full-rate ...
RF Engineer, Lead
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$113K - $149K/yr
WR has an opportunity for an RF Engineer, Lead to support the design, analysis, testing, and integration of RF systems and technologies. This position is responsible for evaluating system performance ...
RF Engineer, Lead
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$113K - $149K/yr
WR has an opportunity for an RF Engineer, Lead to support the design, analysis, testing, and integration of RF systems and technologies. This position is responsible for evaluating system performance ...
Lead RF Technician
Columbia, MD · On-site
$43K - $56K/yr
The Lead RF Technician will be responsible for supporting our design and testing efforts by working with the engineering team to develop functional prototype solutions in a CAD environment and then ...
Lead RF Technician
Columbia, MD · On-site
$43K - $56K/yr
The Lead RF Technician will be responsible for supporting our design and testing efforts by working with the engineering team to develop functional prototype solutions in a CAD environment and then ...
Lead RF Technician
$43K - $56K/yr
The Lead RF Technician will be responsible for supporting our design and testing efforts by working with the engineering team to develop functional prototype solutions in a CAD environment and then ...
Lead RF Technician
$43K - $56K/yr
The Lead RF Technician will be responsible for supporting our design and testing efforts by working with the engineering team to develop functional prototype solutions in a CAD environment and then ...
RF Test Engineer III
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
Lead Design Verification Test (DVT) strategy and execution for complex RF transmitter/receiver systems and subsystems * Design and develop specialized RF test fixtures, antenna test ranges, and test ...
RF Test Engineer III
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
Lead Design Verification Test (DVT) strategy and execution for complex RF transmitter/receiver systems and subsystems * Design and develop specialized RF test fixtures, antenna test ranges, and test ...
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Job description
Job Title: RF Validation Engineer (High Priority)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Client: Meta
JD:
Work with RF lead, deliver cellular RF design for specific RF subsystems.
• Plan and execute cellular RF validation, determine RF performance and generate reports.
• Execute RF matching tuning, verify RF performance during the tuning.
• Investigate and debug test setup and performance issues. Verify fixes and improvements, produce status reports and test reports.
• Involved in multi-functional engineering discussions for design and validation, drive the discussions for owned workstreams towards delivery.
Skills and Experience required for the Work
• Experience/knowledge of RF design and validation with cellular radio technologies: LTE or 5G.
• Familiar with RF circuit design including PCB layout methodologies and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of general purpose RF test equipment, such as cellular call box, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer etc.
• Understanding key cellular RF parametrics and 3GPP requirements, and is able to plan and perform the test.
• Experience/knowledge of RF matching tuning, smith chart and S-parameter.
• Good hands-on skills on rework such as soldering, mock-up, on small PCB and device.
• Work in a dynamic, fast paced, high-octane environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to overseas manufacturing facilities to support builds. 10~15% of the time.
Preferred Skills and Experience for the Work
• Able to write test scripts by using Python or other tools.
• RF validation experience on other radio technologies : GPS, Wifi/BT, etc.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulations and experience in RFIC design.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Client: Meta
JD:
Work with RF lead, deliver cellular RF design for specific RF subsystems.
• Plan and execute cellular RF validation, determine RF performance and generate reports.
• Execute RF matching tuning, verify RF performance during the tuning.
• Investigate and debug test setup and performance issues. Verify fixes and improvements, produce status reports and test reports.
• Involved in multi-functional engineering discussions for design and validation, drive the discussions for owned workstreams towards delivery.
Skills and Experience required for the Work
• Experience/knowledge of RF design and validation with cellular radio technologies: LTE or 5G.
• Familiar with RF circuit design including PCB layout methodologies and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of general purpose RF test equipment, such as cellular call box, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer etc.
• Understanding key cellular RF parametrics and 3GPP requirements, and is able to plan and perform the test.
• Experience/knowledge of RF matching tuning, smith chart and S-parameter.
• Good hands-on skills on rework such as soldering, mock-up, on small PCB and device.
• Work in a dynamic, fast paced, high-octane environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to overseas manufacturing facilities to support builds. 10~15% of the time.
Preferred Skills and Experience for the Work
• Able to write test scripts by using Python or other tools.
• RF validation experience on other radio technologies : GPS, Wifi/BT, etc.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulations and experience in RFIC design.
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