Device Engineer II (RF/EMC)

Alarm.com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office 4 days a week

Medical plans with subsidies

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking an ambitious RF/EMC Engineer to join our lab-focused team in Tysons, VA. You will own RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing, execute measurements across cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and sub-GHz radios, and contribute to external certifications for security devices and sensing applications.

You will document results, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and help expand our testing capabilities with AI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical discipline with RF/EMC background.
• 2–3 years of hands-on RF performance and/or EMC testing experience with pass/fail interpretation.
• Familiarity with cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and sub-GHz protocols.
• Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues and EMC failures.
• Ability to read schematics and work with lab equipment.
• Experience with RF lab measurements and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing per specs and regulatory requirements (FCC, ISED, CE/RED).
• Complete RF measurements (TRP/TIS, power, spectrum, emissions) for multi-radio hardware.
• Evaluate and optimize RF/EMC performance of in-house hardware.
• Own certification workflow: prepare samples, write test instructions, witness external labs.
• Document results and communicate findings to design teams.
• Extend testing capabilities using AI tools and software.
• Work independently with senior management alignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF testing

EMC testing

Wireless protocols

Troubleshooting RF issues

Schematic reading

Lab equipment usage

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

DC power analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Vector network analyzer

Signal generator

Job description

A rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial technology company,Alarm.com , is seeking an ambitious and talented RF/EMC Engineer. Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies asAlarm.com .

The RF/EMC Engineer position is ideal for candidates who want to work hands-on with technologies such as cellular networks (LTE, Cat-M, NB-IoT, RedCap, eRedCap), WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa and mesh/star sub-GHz networks. Opportunities include testing, validating, and certifying the performance of cutting-edge security devices, innovative sensing applications, and life-safety devices. This is a lab-focused role for an engineer who enjoys owning test execution end-to-end — from bench measurement through external certification — while contributing to the RF and EMC quality of in-house hardware designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently plan and perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing in accordance with product specifications and applicable regulatory requirements (FCC, ISED, CE/RED).
• Complete RF performance measurements (e.g., TRP/TIS, conducted power/spectrum, radiated/conducted emissions) to guarantee high performance across radios.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and help optimize the RF performance and EMC compliance of multi-radio, in-house designed hardware.
• Own the certification workflow: prepare test samples, develop test instructions, and witness/support testing at external certification labs.
• Clearly document and analyze test results, and communicate findings to design and program teams.
• Optimize and expand our testing capabilities using AI tools and other SW tools.
• Operate independently while working with senior management to stay fully aligned with company priorities, goals, and strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical discipline, with a background in RF and/or EMC.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience performing RF performance and/or EMC testing and interpreting results against pass/fail criteria.
• Familiarity with different wireless communication protocols (cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, sub-GHz).
• Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues and EMC compliance failures.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
• Experience using electrical and RF lab equipment, such as: oscilloscope, DC power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, signal generator, and cellular communication tester.
• Rigorous attention to detail with focus on robustness, scalability, and quality of products.
• Self-motivation and the discipline to thoroughly test and vet wireless devices.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

BONUS POINTS FOR

• Familiarity with regulatory certification processes and standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and preparing devices for external certification.
• Skilled in antenna impedance matching, characterization, and optimization.
• Experience scripting/automating lab tests using Python or another scripting language.
• HW engineering design experience including schematic capture, layout design, and hardware bring-up.
• Experience conducting simulation using Ansys SIwave and HFSS software.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com 's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com 's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com , please email your company information and standard agreement to [e-mail].

Base Salary Range

$88,300 - $122,550 USD