RF System Engineer Hardware

Front Door Defense; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants and annual awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Broadcom in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced RF System Engineer to lead front-end module development for 5G and Wi‑Fi devices. You will design, test, and optimize highly integrated RF modules and contribute to state-of-the-art FEM architecture and semiconductor processes.

The role requires 8+ years in wireless RF, strong measurement skills, and proficiency with MATLAB, Python, and C#. You will work in a fast-paced team environment with opportunities for equity and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Experience in wireless RF areas is required.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment for power amplifier characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and conduct experiments for module performance characterization.
• Design, bring up, and troubleshoot measurement setups.
• Lead module debugging, tuning, and optimization.
• Collect, analyze, and report DoE findings.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C#

Envelope Tracking

DPD/ET knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

PA measurement setups

Job description

RF System Engineer

Lead RF front-end module development for 5G/Wi-Fi devices

Location: San Jose, California

Compensation: $121,900 - 195,000 USD / year

About The Role

Job Title

Join this team focused on developing leading-edge solutions for the current and emerging wireless RF market. Develop innovative RF front-end modules for standards such as W-CDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA, LTE, LTE-Advanced, NR 5G, and Wi-Fi to shape the next-generation product family. You will be an integral part of a winning project team designing highly integrated modules, responsible for hardware development and optimization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, coordinate, and conduct experiments for module performance characterization.
• Design, bring up, and troubleshoot measurement setups.
• Lead module debugging, tuning, and optimization.
• Collect, analyze, and report DoE findings.
• Contribute to the development of advanced FEM architecture and semiconductor process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 8+ years of work experience in wireless RF areas.
• Proficiency in using RF test equipment for the characterization of power amplifiers.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and C#) for data processing.
• Knowledge of PA, RF filters, LNA, and ASW.
• Understanding of, and hands-on experience with, Envelope Tracking (ET) systems, including PA and supply modulator.
• Understanding of ET/APT behavior, including linearity (AM-AM/AM-PM distortion).
• Understanding of, and hands-on experience with, memory and memoryless DPD.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented, self-motivated team environment with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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