Why join our Dallas R&D team?

• Work on next generation residential gateways and Wi Fi technologies deployed worldwide
• Be part of a global R&D organization with strong local ownership and decision-making
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, software, mechanical, and chipset partners
• See your designs go from concept to mass production
• Thrive in a fast paced, innovative, and multicultural environment Reporting to the HW Manager, you act as RF technical authority for wireless products developed in our US R&D center.

You drive RF architecture choices, ensure high-level RF performance, and secure regulatory compliance across the full product lifecycle, from early concept to mass production and field deployment.

Responsibilities:

• RF Architecture & Leadership
• Act as RF expert and reference for the R&D organization.
• Define and validate end-to-end RF system architectures (Wi-Fi, Cellular, ISM, DECT) for gateways and extenders.
• Drive trade-offs (performance, cost, complexity, regulatory margin) and support product roadmap decisions.
• Review and challenge RF designs from internal teams and external partners (ODM, chipset vendors, antenna suppliers).
• Product Definition & Development
• Define RF specifications aligned with customer needs, standards, and FCC regulations in collaboration with HW, mechanical, and system teams.
• Lead RF development including feasibility studies, RF/antenna architecture definition, schematic reviews, antenna optimization, and PCB layout guidance.
• Ensure robust RF integration within constrained mechanical environments.
• Define and apply EMC design rules (layout, grounding, shielding, filtering) at system and product levels.
• RF Validation, Calibration & Performance
• Define advanced RF validation strategies: conducted/radiated tests, coexistence, immunity, TRP/TIS, EVM, sensitivity, throughput.
• Develop calibration strategies: lab characterization, manufacturing flows, field tuning mechanisms.
• Perform EMC pre-compliance to anticipate FCC certification. Identify and mitigate EMI sources (power switching, high-speed interfaces, RF/digital coupling, antenna interactions).
• Work with PCB, mechanical, and power teams to implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure RF performance consistency across production volumes.
• Regulatory & Certification
• Lead radio certification strategy and execution (FCC, BT, Thread, regional approvals).
• Interface with test labs, certification bodies, and consultants.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and ensure early compliance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with software, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Define and review RF manufacturing test specifications.
• Support production ramp-up and yield improvement.
• Field Support & Root Cause Analysis
• Lead RF performance investigations from field issues.
• Perform root cause Profile You hold a Master's degree or PhD in Electronics, Telecommunications, or RF/Microwave Engineering. You have at least 10 years of experience in the following areas:
• Strong expertise in RF and microwave system design
• Hands-on mastery of RF lab equipment: ◦ Spectrum analyzers ◦ Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) for S‑parameter measurements, impedance matching, antenna characterization, and RF component validation. ◦ Signal generators ◦ Vector signal analyzers for modulated signal qualification (EVM, IQ, phase noise, coexistence)
• Extensive experience in antenna characterization in anechoic chambers (microwave bands).
• Advanced use of 2D/3D electromagnetic simulation tools (CST, HFSS or equivalent) for antenna and RF design.
• RF simulation tools (ADS, AWR, or equivalent)
• Wireless standards and technologies, including: ◦ Wi‑Fi 6 / Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) ◦ Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) ◦ 4G (3GPP TS 36.xxx), 5G (TS 38.xxx) (sub-6GHz) ◦ ISM technologies (Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter) ◦ DECT and related standards ◦ Coexistence mechanisms between multiple radios
• Software & Automation ◦ MATLAB, Scilab or equivalent for RF analysis and algorithm development. ◦ LabVIEW for RF test and measurement automation. ◦ Python for automation, data analysis, and test support. Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex RF topics clearly to non-RF stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary and international environment.
• Autonomous, proactive, and capable of driving technical decisions.

Benefits :

PTO Medical Dental Vision 6% match 401k retirement

Pay:

$140,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person