Rf Engineering Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We value diverse perspectives and teamwork. Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging, and meaningful. You’ll own projects, drive real change, and grow in a mission‑driven environment where you matter.

We’re out to make the world a safer place by solving big problems and taking on public safety challenges. From our company’s inception building TASER devices to a full suite of hardware and software solutions, we focus on providing police agencies with state‑of‑the‑art devices and services they need to serve and protect. In the next few years, we’ll eliminate the burden of paperwork in policing, so officers can spend more time building relationships. We’ll put video at the heart of police records so the justice system can reach truth faster, and we won’t stop innovating until the bullet is rendered obsolete. It’s a big mission, but we pursue it relentlessly every day.

Location: On‑site 4 days per week at one of our US hubs (Scottsdale, Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta, or Seattle)

Role: Senior RF Engineer II on the Wireless & Connectivity Center of Excellence (CoE) team

As a Senior RF Engineer II you will lead the design and development of advanced wireless connectivity solutions across our product portfolio—including Body‑Worn Cameras, in‑vehicle systems, wearables, and other next‑generation platforms. You will own RF architecture and implementation across a broad range of wireless technologies, from Wi‑Fi + Bluetooth combo modules to detailed chip‑down cellular designs, covering PCB layout, RF routing, matching networks, and antenna port optimization. Your deep expertise in LTE, 5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and related systems will be applied to hands‑on design, validation, and performance optimization of mission‑critical video and communications products serving law enforcement, public safety, and enterprise customers. You will leverage technical depth, disciplined engineering approach, passion for wireless innovation, and strong ownership mindset to deliver robust, high‑performance designs meeting demanding reliability and coexistence requirements of real‑world public safety environments. In addition to leading complex RF circuit designs, you will collaborate closely with global cross‑functional teams—spanning industrial design, hardware, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and regulatory—to deliver world‑class products at scale. As a senior technical contributor, you will influence architectural decisions, drive best practices in RF design and validation, and mentor engineers to elevate overall technical capability.

• Lead the RF design and integration of high‑performance wireless subsystems for compact, battery‑powered portable and vehicular products (drones, automotive‑mounted systems, mobile devices, action cameras)
• Actively contribute to the hands‑on design and optimization of chip‑down RF circuitry and integrated modules for technologies such as LTE, 5G, GNSS, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth, ensuring robust performance across complex multi‑radio systems
• Own the RF system architecture and execution from concept through mass production, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and software engineering
• Partner with antenna engineers to select, evaluate, and integrate antenna solutions—printed, PCB, or metal—into high‑density product designs
• Conduct RF system debugging, interference mitigation, and receiver desense analysis to optimize real‑world performance
• Drive PCB layout for RF integrity, performing detailed layout reviews and driving design recommendations to ensure optimal wireless performance
• Oversee technical deliverables from design partners, managing schedules and ensuring engineering quality throughout the product lifecycle
• Characterize, test, and validate RF performance using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, radio testers, and RF chambers
• Conduct real‑world RF field testing to validate wireless performance, capture KPIs, and troubleshoot connectivity performance issues
• Translate product‑level wireless performance requirements into actionable RF specifications and test plans
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building internal RF engineering best practices

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 9–12+ years designing, integrating, and optimizing wireless RF solutions for battery‑powered and vehicular embedded products deployed in real‑world environments
• 5+ years designing and integrating chip‑down cellular RF circuits (e.g., LTE, 5G, Cat‑4 and above)
• Demonstrated expertise in multi‑transceiver wireless system architecture, RF circuit design, and system integration across 4G, 5G, multi‑band Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS technologies
• Proven experience as a Lead embedded RF Engineer, personally driving RF architecture, schematic design, integration, debug, and validation from concept through mass production
• Proficient in providing technical oversight of RF design partners, including design reviews and ownership of day‑to‑day technical interactions
• Proven ability to own and drive multiple complex wireless projects, balancing architectural trade‑offs, execution risk, and delivery timelines
• Strong cross‑functional, system‑level understanding of the challenges and trade‑offs involved in integrating multiple RF transceivers within complex, high‑density mobile, wearable, and vehicular embedded systems
• Significant practical experience with RF debugging, interference analysis, coexistence challenges, and receiver desense mitigation
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with RF measurement equipment, characterization and test methodologies, and evaluation criteria for robust and reliable wireless performance
• Strong schematic design experience, preferably using Cadence / OrCAD
• Demonstrated ability to guide PCB layout for wireless designs, perform detailed layout reviews, and issue actionable design recommendations
• Solid understanding of antenna theory, antenna structures, selection trade‑offs, and performance requirements within constrained embedded platforms
• Familiarity with industry standards and regional regulatory certification processes relevant to RF design (e.g., 3GPP, PTCRB, GCF, FCC, ETSI)
• Experience operating within global, cross‑functional engineering teams, including mentoring and technical guidance of junior engineers
• Strong documentation, communication, and technical presentation skills

• Familiarity with Qualcomm RF chipsets and diagnostic tools (e.g., QXDM, QRCT, QCAT)
• Experience with antenna design and integration, including PCB, printed, or metal antenna implementations
• Experience using RF simulation and analysis tools to inform design trade‑offs, performance prediction, and optimization

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Base Pay Range

$167,000 - $194,000 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we aim far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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