Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Dew Software, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dew Software, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Wireless RF engineer to help develop and validate wireless radios for vehicles.

You will perform RF performance testing, de-sense testing, antenna testing, and troubleshoot units to ensure robust Wireless functionality. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in wireless design and validation across automotive or consumer electronics, and expertise in RF systems and antenna design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in wireless design and validation for automotive or consumer electronics.
• Expertise in RF system design, antenna design, or practical RF implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute RF validation test plans to ensure performance and reliability.
• Conduct RF measurements and troubleshooting to identify issues and optimize performance.
• Work with suppliers and external test labs for RF certification and compliance testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF components into products.
• Utilize modelling and simulation tools to validate RF designs before prototyping.

Skills

RF design

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Hands-on lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Keysight ADS

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

We are looking for a mid-level experience Wireless RF engineer to support the development and validation of various wireless radios in vehicles. In this role, you will be responsible for RF performance testing, de-sense testing, antenna performance testing, & troubleshooting units.

Bachelors in electrical engineering, Masters preferred.

5+ years of experience in wireless design & validation for automotive &/or consumer electronic products across multiple wireless standards.

Excellent technical understanding of one or more of the following radio technologies: UWB, Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, Bluetooth, GPS.

Experience debugging and optimizing wireless products.

Experience in using modelling & simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Keysight ADS, etc.

Experience with various RF lab test equipment such as VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Litepoint equipment, CMW500, CMX500, etc.

Experience fixturing PCBs to prepare for RF validation & antenna OTA test.

Deep design & validation experience in one or more of the following areas: RF system design and analysis, antenna design, or practical implementation of complex RF systems.

Knowledge of EMI/EMC test and mitigation techniques.

Experience with antenna simulation & design.

Develop and execute RF validation test plans to ensure performance and reliability.

Conduct RF measurements and troubleshooting to identify issues and optimize performance.

Work with suppliers and external test labs for RF certification & compliance testing.

Comprehensive knowledge of the setup and operation of complex RF test equipment for RF design validation.

Strong hands-on skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Expertise in ANSYS HFSS & CST component level & vehicle level simulation.