Lead RF Design Engineer - Wireless Systems

Itron, Inc.; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. in West Union, SC is seeking an RF Design Engineer for the Wireless Hardware R&D team. You will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release.

You will promote new technologies and ensure products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. The role requires leading RF circuit design for a low-cost wireless product line, performing measurements with lab equipment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of related industrial experience.
• In-depth understanding of electronic circuits, RF circuits and Microwave theory.
• Good understanding of RF system and wireless communication system.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products, support existing products and improve processes, specifically related to RF and communication design.
• Lead RF circuit design from concept to production for low cost wireless communications product-line - complete radio transceiver design and layout including RF PA, LNA, RF filters and matching, synthesizers, VCO's and mixers.
• Conduct RF circuit measurements using laboratory spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.
• Verify that designs meet requirements through analysis, simulation, and measurement. Compare results to theory and documents results.
• Carry out field studies and system test activities.
• Provide design and project support in the areas of project leadership, regulation, reliability, and components selections. Provide technical support to factory, service and other internal departments.
• Coordinate and verify the work of support staff (technicians and CAD Designers).
• May lead projects of limited scope.

Skills

RF circuit design

Microwave theory

Wireless communications

Lab measurements

Project leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

Itron, Inc. in West Union, SC is seeking an RF Design Engineer for the Wireless Hardware R&D team. You will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release.

You will promote new technologies and ensure products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. The role requires leading RF circuit design for a low-cost wireless product line, performing measurements with lab equipment, and