RF Design Engineer

TrellisWare Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in wireless communications in San Diego is seeking an RF/Wireless Design Engineer. You will design RF circuits, validate product performance, and work closely with team members. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 2-10 years of experience is required. Salary range is $115,000 – $185,000 USD per year, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RF/Wireless Design Engineer.
• Ability to work on problems outside RF such as system design.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and module level requirements and specifications.
• Design RF circuits and subsystems.
• Generate required design documentation.
• Validate and debug product performance through test and analysis.
• Develop relationships based on trust with team members.

Skills

Transceiver design understanding

RF circuit and subsystem design

Experience with RF power amplifier design

Strong documentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in circuit debugging

Communication skills

Experience with wireless communications

Ability to work independently

Initiative and proactive work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact on our careers, our company, and the world. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change, you belong at TrellisWare. The opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift, and you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop system and module level requirements and specifications.
• Design RF circuits and subsystems.
• Generate required design documentation.
• Validate and debug product performance through test and analysis at component, module, and system levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop relationships with team members based on trust and respect.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2-10 years of experience as an RF/Wireless Design Engineer.

Skills

• Understands transceiver design, frequency conversion, frequency synthesizers and PLL design to 3 GHz with tight packaging constraints.
• Experience with front‑end amplifiers and filter design.
• Experience with receive sensitivity, noise figure, and transmit power measurements.
• Experience with RF power amplifier design and characterization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of RF analysis and computer‑aided design tools.
• Willing to work on problems outside RF such as system design, analog, digital interfacing.
• Proficiency in circuit debugging and troubleshooting.
• Experience with wireless communications and test equipment design.
• Works independently, demonstrates initiative and interacts with a variety of engineering development teams.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Sound judgement and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and promotes innovation.

Physical Demands

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods and use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency.

Legal Notice

This position may require security clearance. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for clearance.

Salary: $115,000 – $185,000 USD per year.

Location: San Diego, California.

TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

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