Radio System PHY Expert

Ceragon Networks; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceragon Networks is seeking a seasoned PHY System Team Leader in Bengaluru to guide a 4–5 member group through RF/Modem integration for millimeter wave systems. You will drive development, calibration, and optimization across analog, DSP, and MAC layers, ensuring seamless RF and antenna integration.

The role requires long-term leadership, deep RF engineering experience, and fluency in English, with experience in Agile environments and modern tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.

Qualifications

• B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from a major university. M.E. or M.Tech is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience designing RF and Modem-based systems, including leadership roles.
• Experience in C/C++ and Python programming.
• Strong background in DSP, Communications, or Radar algorithms.
• Hands-on experience in analog and RF hardware design and verification.
• Familiarity with wireless protocols (WIFI, WIMAX, WIGIG).
• Experience with millimeter wave bands (60GHz+).
• Experience with Agile environments using Jira, Confluence and Git.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PHY System team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Oversee development of control and calibration algorithms for RFIC, antenna, and modem components.
• Drive performance optimization of the PHY layer and overall system performance targets.
• Serve as knowledge expert for modem/system integration with RF and antenna components.
• Manage full development lifecycle from design to production transfer and maintenance.
• Guide research on optimization techniques for integration of Analog, DSP, and MAC with RF and modem components.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth and expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

English communication

Analytical thinking

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electronics

M.E./M.Tech preferred

Tools

C/C++

Python

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Job Description

The PHY System team is part of Ceragon’s Radio R&D group. Ceragon delivers RF communication systems in both Point‑to‑Point, Point‑to‑Multipoint and Mesh configurations which are deployed as smart cities and internet access solutions, as well as backhaul solutions, for delivering high‑speed Gigabit connectivity.

As the PHY System Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in Ceragon's Radio R&D group, leading a team of 4‑5 professionals responsible for the performance and integration of modem, RF, and antenna components in our cutting‑edge millimeter wave communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the PHY System team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Oversee the development of control and calibration algorithms for RFIC, antenna, and modem components.
• Drive performance optimization of the PHY layer and ensure overall system performance meets or exceeds targets.
• Serve as a knowledge expert for modem/system integration with RF and antenna components.
• Manage the full development lifecycle, from early design to production transfer and maintenance.
• Conduct and guide research on optimization techniques and algorithms for seamless integration of Analog, DSP, and MAC portions with RF, modem, and antenna components.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering their growth and expertise.

Job Requirements

B.E. or B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering from a major university. M.E. or M.Tech. is an advantage.

Minimum 15 years of experience in designing RF and Modem‑based systems, including both hands‑on and leadership roles.

Previous experience in C/C++ and Python programming.

• Strong background in DSP, Communications, or Radar algorithms.
• Hands‑on experience in analog and RF hardware design and verification.
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., WIFI, WIMAX, WIGIG).
• Experience working with millimeter wave frequency bands (60GHz and above).
• Experience working in an Agile environment, with hands‑on experience using Jira, Confluence, and Git for project tracking, documentation, and version control.

Skills And Attributes

• Broad vision as a system engineer with excellent design and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead independent research on new topics and propose innovative solutions.
• Passion for mentoring and developing team members.
• Strong analytical and hands‑on skills to tackle complex situations and guide team members.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities.