Lead RF Systems and Desense Engineer- HP IQ

HP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP IQ, HP’s AI innovation lab, seeks a Lead RF Systems & Desense Engineer to own RF architecture for wearable and AI‑connected products. You will drive RF integration across Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and other radios, and lead desense, coexistence and performance efforts across the lifecycle.

You’ll collaborate with antenna, EE, FW, ME and silicon teams, run CST/ADS simulations, review PCB layouts, and guide testing from bring‑up to OTA validation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years developing RF systems for high‑volume consumer electronics, wearables or mobile products.
• Expertise in RF fundamentals: impedance matching, S‑parameters, link budgets, EVM, noise figure, linearity and receiver sensitivity.
• Deep expertise in RF desense analysis and mitigation.
• Strong knowledge of RF coexistence mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Expert understanding of Wi‑Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth Classic & LE, UWB and NFC.
• Hands‑on experience with RF front‑end design including PAs, LNAs, FEMs, filters, switches and matching networks.
• Expertise using CST Studio Suite and Keysight ADS.
• Hands‑on experience with VNA, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, signal generators and OTA chambers.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, PCB layout, grounding and shielding.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF system architecture and integration for wearable and mobile platforms.
• Own RF desense investigations and mitigation across the product lifecycle.
• Define RF specifications, link budgets, validation plans and performance targets.
• Lead coexistence strategy for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and other radios.
• Partner with antenna, EE, FW, ME and silicon vendors to optimize total wireless performance.
• Perform CST and ADS simulations for RF front‑end, coupling and matching optimization.
• Review PCB layouts for RF routing, grounding, shielding and isolation.
• Lead RF bring‑up, characterization, tuning and root‑cause analysis.
• Drive OTA and conducted validation including TRP, TIS, sensitivity, EVM, throughput and coexistence.
• Support FCC, CE, Wi‑Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, FiRa and NFC Forum certifications.
• Mentor engineers and establish RF design guidelines and best practices. Present technical recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

RF system architecture

RF desense analysis

RF coexistence

Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/UWB/NFC knowledge

RF front‑end design

EMI/EMC, PCB grounding

Antenna integration

Debugging & leadership

Tools

CST Studio Suite

Keysight ADS

VNA / spectrum analyzers

OTA chambers

PCB CAD tools (Allegro)

Job description

Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

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Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world‑class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human‑centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About The Role

HP IQ's Wireless Technology Team works cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Program Management, and Operations to develop next‑generation wearable and AI‑connected products.

As a Lead RF Systems & Desense Engineer, you will own the RF system architecture from concept through mass production. You will lead RF integration across Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and emerging wireless technologies while driving RF desense, coexistence, and wireless performance for highly integrated products.

What You Might Do

• Lead RF system architecture and integration for wearable and mobile platforms.
• Own RF desense investigations and mitigation across the product lifecycle.
• Define RF specifications, link budgets, validation plans and performance targets.
• Lead coexistence strategy for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and other radios.
• Partner with antenna, EE, FW, ME and silicon vendors to optimize total wireless performance.
• Perform CST and ADS simulations for RF front‑end, coupling and matching optimization.
• Review PCB layouts for RF routing, grounding, shielding and isolation.
• Lead RF bring‑up, characterization, tuning and root‑cause analysis.
• Drive OTA and conducted validation including TRP, TIS, sensitivity, EVM, throughput and coexistence.
• Support FCC, CE, Wi‑Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, FiRa and NFC Forum certifications.
• Mentor engineers and establish RF design guidelines and best practices. Present technical recommendations to executive leadership.

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years developing RF systems for high‑volume consumer electronics, wearables or mobile products.
• Expertise in RF fundamentals including impedance matching, S‑parameters, link budgets, EVM, noise figure, linearity and receiver sensitivity.
• Deep expertise in RF desense analysis and mitigation.
• Strong knowledge of RF coexistence mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
• Expert understanding of Wi‑Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth Classic & LE, UWB and NFC.
• Hands‑on experience with RF front‑end design including PAs, LNAs, FEMs, filters, switches and matching networks.
• Expertise using CST Studio Suite and Keysight ADS.
• Hands‑on experience with VNA, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, signal generators and OTA chambers.
• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, PCB layout, grounding and shielding.

Preferred Skills

• Python or MATLAB automation.
• Cadence Allegro or equivalent PCB tools.
• Experience working with Qualcomm, NXP, Broadcom or Nordic.
• Knowledge of wearable RF architectures and compact antenna integration.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross‑functional architecture decisions.
• Excellent debugging, communication and technical leadership skills.

Salary range: $180,000 - $270,000

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job‑related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

Job

Software

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (United States of America)

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