RF Wireless Engineer - Antenna & IoT Hardware (Contract)

TCWGlobal

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 107,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking an experienced RF Wireless Engineer for a 12-month contract in Carlsbad, CA. This onsite role focuses on RF hardware development, antenna design, and wireless protocol validation for smart consumer devices.

You will collaborate with firmware, hardware, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-performance wireless products. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in RF design, hands-on experience with Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, and related technologies, and a Bachelor’s degree in EE

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years designing and integrating RF hardware for consumer electronics.
Experience with Wi‑Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Z‑Wave, LTE or similar wireless tech.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and optimize RF hardware supporting multiple wireless techs.
Bring-up, debugging, validation, and optimization of wireless MAC/PHY drivers.
Design and review RF PCB layouts with impedance control and antenna keep-outs.
Collaborate with firmware, QA, manufacturing to resolve performance issues.
Develop RF validation plans for protocol performance and regulatory compliance.
Analyze RF system issues including EMI, desense, ESD, and in‑band noise.
Support prototype builds, hardware bring-up, and production readiness.
Use lab equipment for testing, rework, and detailed debugging of RF assemblies.