Senior RF System Engineer (f/m/d)

Leica Geosystems AG; Heerbrugg; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible annual working hours

25–30 days vacation

Bonus system & pension contributions

Personal & professional development

Relocation support

Employee discounts & events

International collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Hexagon’s Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world – turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

As part of our team in Heerbrugg, you will develop and integrate wireless technologies for high-precision surveying instruments, autonomous systems and digital reality solutions used worldwide.

Qualifikationen

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, RF Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience developing wireless or RF-enabled products from concept to series production.
• Strong practical knowledge of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC, GNSS, Cellular.
• Solid experience in wireless system architecture, antenna integration and RF fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment and wireless performance evaluation.
• Understanding of embedded software and wireless protocol stacks.

Aufgaben

• Define wireless system architectures, select and qualify RF modules, antennas and components for next-generation products.
• Lead antenna integration activities to optimize wireless performance.
• Translate product requirements into RF specifications and verification strategies.
• Optimize wireless performance including range, coexistence, data throughput, latency and energy use.
• Support regulatory compliance, global certification and MNO approvals.
• Contribute to technology scouting and the wireless technology roadmap.
• Support product lifecycle activities including production, service and field troubleshooting.

Kenntnisse

Wireless systems

RF engineering

Embedded software

English & German

Ausbildung

MSc/BSc EE

Tools

RF test equipment

GNSS tech

Jobbeschreibung

Hexagon’s Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata-dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world – turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

As part of our team of 20 Electronics Engineers you will not only have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects and next-generation products, butyou will also be able to contribute your RF system expertise within the team and benefit from a wide range of in-house skills.

You will develop and integrate wireless technologies for high-precision surveying instruments, autonomous systems and digital reality solutions used worldwide.

Join us and shape the future of geospatial technology.

Heerbrugg 80-100%

We offer you

• Flexible annual working hours based on a 40-hour week
• 25–30 days of vacation, depending on age
• Bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Relocation support
• Employee discounts and various company events
• International working environment with collaboration across teams and countries

Here you can find more information about us as an employer.

Hexagon’s Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area combines measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies to help geodata-dependent industries capture, measure, and visualise the physical world – turning data into actionable insights for better decisions and greater efficiency.

As part of our team of 20 Electronics Engineers you will not only have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects and next-generation products, butyou will also be able to contribute your RF system expertise within the team and benefit from a wide range of in-house skills.

You will develop and integrate wireless technologies for high-precision surveying instruments, autonomous systems and digital reality solutions used worldwide.

Join us and shape the future of geospatial technology.

This appeals to you

• You define wireless system architectures, select and qualify suitable RF modules, antennas and components for next-generation products.
• You create antenna concepts, review schematics, PCB layouts and design, lead antenna integration activities to optimize wireless performance.
• You translate product requirements into specifications such as RF link budgets, measurable performance targets and verification strategies.
• You optimize wireless performance in terms of communication range, wireless technologies coexistence, data throughput, latency and energy consumption while considering product cost and competitiveness.
• You support wireless regulatory compliance, global certification and MNO approval activities.
• You contribute to technology scouting, team competence development and the wireless technology roadmap.
• You support product lifecycle activities including production, service and field troubleshooting .

This is you

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, RF Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience developing wireless or RF-enabled products from concept to series production.
• Strong practical knowledge of wireless technologies such as Bluetooth, WLAN, NFC , GNSS, Cellular.
• Solid experience in wireless system architecture, antenna integration and RF fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment and wireless performance evaluation.
• Understanding of embedded software and wireless protocol stacks.
• Experience with RF simulation and modelling tools or GNSS technologies is an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership, proactive execution and technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication in English and German.

We offer you

• Flexible annual working hours based on a 40-hour week
• 25–30 days of vacation, depending on age
• Bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Relocation support
• Employee discounts and various company events
• International working environment with collaboration across teams and countries

Here you can find more information about us as an employer.

About Us

At Hexagon, we are the global leader in measurement technologies. Our precision measurement, positioning, and autonomous solutions transform the world’s most vital industries – providing the confidence that customers rely on to build, navigate, and innovate.

From microns to Mars, we drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability where it matters most. We help industries operate smarter, reduce risk, and reach new levels of efficiency.

Looking ahead, we are advancing our customers towards a future of true autonomy – enabling them to meet sustainability and demographic challenges with confidence.

With approximately 16,000 employees across 50 countries, Hexagon combines global scale, expertise, and innovation to make a lasting impact across some of the world’s most vital industries.