Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Engineering Manager)

GreenWave™ Radios; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Benefits package

Competitive base salary

Job summary

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios, is seeking a seasoned Hardware Design Engineer to lead board-level design for next‑generation cellular base stations. You will architect the PCB, spanning RF/analog, digital, and power circuits, to deliver high-reliability and low-cost solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role based in San Diego, CA. You will own the full PCB development flow, mentor engineers, and collaborate with domain experts to ensure seamless integration of our silicon and system

Qualifications

• 12+ years designing mixed signal circuits
• Experience with PCB schematic and layout
• Proficiency in Cadence Allegro
• Knowledge of signal integrity and thermal management
• Mentoring junior designers

Responsibilities

• Own PCB implementation end-to-end from concept to production
• Design RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for base station products
• Collaborate on floor planning and PCB constraints for integration
• Lead schematic capture and PCB layout reviews
• Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
• Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
• Drive PCB development flow to improve quality and productivity
• Lead PCB vendor engagement through DFM review and support bring‑up

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Leadership/mentoring

Cross-functional

High-speed RF/analog

Education

BSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting‑edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose‑built silicon that is the heart of ORAN‑based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power‑efficient digital‑to‑RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

To learn more about GreenWave Radios™ and hear what our employees have to say, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com or explore our Home - GreenWave Radios website.

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to lead PCB design and development for next‑generation, high‑performance cellular base stations. You'll architect the board‑level circuitry that complements our custom silicon — spanning digital processing, high‑speed SerDes, power management, and RF transmission/reception — to deliver a solution that's both high‑reliability and low‑cost/power.

This opportunity is a high-visibility technical leadership role based in San Diego, CA: you'll own PCB system architecture from concept through qualification, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with various domain experts to ensure everything comes together.

What You’ll Do

• Own PCB implementation end-to-end, from concept through production
• Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base station products
• Partner with experts on floor planning and PCB constraints for seamless integration
• Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
• Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
• Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
• Drive the PCB development flow to improve quality and productivity
• Lead PCB vendor engagement through DFM reviewSupport board bring‑up and debug

What You Bring

• 12+ years designing mixed signal circuits in an engineering role
• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training
• Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications
• Hands‑on experience with Cadence Allegro
• Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices
• Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics
• A track record of mentoring less experienced designers
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills — you'll work daily with experts across multiple domains

Nice to Have

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints
• Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic capture, layout optimization, or DFM checking
• Comfort using AI copilots (e.g., Cadence's AI/ML-enabled Allegro features, or general LLM tools) to speed up documentation, datasheet parsing, or design‑rule research
• General comfort adopting AI-augmented workflows to boost design productivity — this is a plus, not a requirement, for the right hands‑on RF/analog expert

Compensation And Benefits

At InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, our total rewards package includes both a competitive base salary and pre‑IPO stock options. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including market conditions, interview performance, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

For detailed information on our benefits programs, please visit our website.