Senior Cellular RF Hardware Engineer – Modem Integration

Innominds Software

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Innominds Software is seeking an experienced Senior Cellular RF / Hardware Design Engineer to modify an existing board by swapping the cellular modem and validating RF performance. The role focuses on LTE/4G/5G cellular-radio hardware design, modem integration, and ensuring reliable connectivity in battery-powered, low-power devices.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with cellular hardware, RF testing, and collaboration with PCB teams to implement a replacement modem that meets

Qualifications

  • Hands-on cellular RF or wireless hardware design required.
  • Experience integrating cellular modems into embedded hardware.
  • Ability to modify boards and replace modems.
  • Knowledge of RF circuits, antenna interfaces and impedance matching.
  • Experience with LTE/4G; 5G NR is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Modify an existing hardware board to replace the current cellular modem.
  • Design and integrate LTE/4G/5G cellular-radio hardware.
  • Evaluate modem interfaces, RF requirements, power supply, and antenna connections.
  • Support RF schematic updates, impedance matching, antenna integration, RF performance optimization.
  • Perform hardware bring-up, RF debugging, and cellular connectivity validation.
  • Optimize power consumption for low-power and battery-operated devices.
  • Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure successful implementation of the updated design.

Skills

Cellular RF hardware design
Modem integration into embedded HW
Board modification & modem replacement
RF circuits & impedance matching
LTE/4G cellular technology
5G NR experience (advantage)

Tools

Nordic nRF9151
Nordic nRF91M1

Job description

Innominds Software is seeking an experienced Senior Cellular RF / Hardware Design Engineer to modify an existing board by swapping the cellular modem and validating RF performance. The role focuses on LTE/4G/5G cellular-radio hardware design, modem integration, and ensuring reliable connectivity in battery-powered, low-power devices.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with cellular hardware, RF testing, and collaboration with PCB teams to implement a replacement modem that meets

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