Product RF Design Engineer: Wireless & Antenna Innovation

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Austin seeks a Product RF Design Engineer to push wireless performance and contribute to the next generation of products. You will join a hands-on design team that develops and influences RF/EMC aspects across product generations.

The role emphasizes practical lab work, measurements, simulations, and production-aware design, with opportunities to impact design decisions from prototype to mass production.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge in RF architecture, design, integration and manufacturing.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in EM, RF/Wireless circuit design, and product trade-offs.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation, prototyping, testing and mass production considerations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to RF architecture, design and integration for wireless products.
• Prototype, test and characterize RF components, antennas and subsystems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure production-ready designs.
• Debug Desense issues and analyze noise sources in RF systems.

Skills

RF design

Antenna design

EM theory

System integration

Test & measurement

Education

BSEE or Equivalent Education

Master’s or above in EE with EM/RF emphasis

Tools

EM simulation tools

RF lab instrumentation

Job description

Socket.dev in Austin seeks a Product RF Design Engineer to push wireless performance and contribute to the next generation of products. You will join a hands-on design team that develops and influences RF/EMC aspects across product generations.

The role emphasizes practical lab work, measurements, simulations, and production-aware design, with opportunities to impact design decisions from prototype to mass production.