RF Hardware Engineer (4G/5G Small Cell) | Gallivent | Bangalore

Gallivent; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallivent in Bangalore is seeking an experienced RF Hardware Engineer specializing in 4G/5G Small Cells to join our technology team on a full-time onsite basis. You will design, validate and debug RF hardware, including RF Front Ends, Power Amplifiers, filters, and outdoor radio units, working with Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz equipment.

You will lead RF bring-up, calibration, and regulatory testing, collaborating with RF, mechanical, and baseband engineers to ensure robust wireless performance

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of RF hardware design experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on RF Front End, PCB layout, and antenna integration experience.
• Experience with 4G/5G Small Cells, outdoor radio systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate RF hardware for 4G/5G small cells, femtocells, and outdoor radio systems.
• Lead RF bring-up, debugging, transmitter/receiver calibration, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with RF, mechanical, and baseband teams to optimize wireless performance across cellular bands.
• Manage ODM collaborations and oversee regulatory testing (FCC/CE).
• Oversee antenna integration and RF front-end optimization.

Skills

RF design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Antenna integration

RF test & calibration

Regulatory testing

LTE/5G PHY knowledge

Education

Bachelors or Masters in ECE/EE

Tools

Keysight instruments

Rohde & Schwarz instruments

Altium Designer

CST Studio Suite

Keysight ADS

Job description

Position Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced and specialized RF Hardware Engineer specializing in 4G/5G Small Cells to join our technology team in Bangalore on a full-time basis. In this critical hardware engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and debugging advanced RF hardware systems, including RF Front Ends, Power Amplifiers, filters, and outdoor radio units. You will leverage your deep expertise in Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz test equipment to drive RF bring-up, calibration, and regulatory compliance testing. This opportunity requires a skilled electronics professional with 5 to 8 years of hands-on RF design experience and immediate availability.

Detailed Job Description

As an RF Hardware Engineer, you will take full ownership of radio frequency hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout review, and antenna integration for 4G/5G Small Cells, femtocells, and outdoor radio systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing rigorous RF bring-up, debugging signal degradation, performing transceiver calibration, and troubleshooting complex RF, digital, and power-related issues. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional RF systems, mechanical, and baseband engineering teams to ensure optimal wireless performance across cellular bands. Furthermore, you will manage ODM collaborations, oversee regulatory compliance testing (FCC/CE), and validate prototype hardware against stringent telecom standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and test RF hardware architectures for 4G/5G Small Cells, femtocells, and outdoor radio systems.
• Execute hands-on RF design, component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout review, and antenna integration.
• Architect and optimize RF Front End modules, Power Amplifiers, filters, and complete RF line-up cascades.
• Lead comprehensive RF bring-up, laboratory debugging, transmitter/receiver calibration, and performance tuning.
• Operate advanced RF test and measurement equipment including Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with global regulatory standards including FCC and CE compliance testing.
• Troubleshoot complex cross-domain issues spanning RF circuitry, digital interfaces, and power management subsystems.
• Collaborate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and chipset vendors to streamline hardware commercialization.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional experience in RF Hardware Design, RF engineering, or wireless hardware development.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on experience in RF Hardware Design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and antenna integration.
• Deep practical exposure to 4G/5G Small Cells, femtocells, or outdoor radio systems infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of RF Front End architectures, Power Amplifiers, filters, and RF line-up calculations.
• Proven proficiency with industry-standard RF test equipment such as Keysight and Rohde & Schwarz instruments.
• Solid understanding of 4G LTE, 5G NR physical layer (PHY) concepts, and RF transmission principles.
• Mandatory eligibility to work in Bangalore, India with immediate joining availability preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Specialized experience with high-power RF, outdoor small cells, and C-band / N77 / N79 frequency bands.
• Direct working experience with Qualcomm chipset architectures, Layer 1 (L1) firmware integration, and factory calibration routines.
• Prior experience leading ODM technical collaborations and managing overseas manufacturing transfers.
• Advanced simulation skills using Keysight ADS, CST Studio Suite, or Altium Designer.
• Familiarity with environmental reliability testing and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) best practices.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Standard
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite
• Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred