Senior RF Engineer

Seton; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Incentive programs

Parental leave

Scholarship program for children

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness programs

Dress-for-your-day

Matching gifts

Job summary

Brady Corp. in Charlotte (or Milwaukee) seeks an experienced RF Design Lead to guide a team through specification, design, and certification of mobility devices. You will collaborate with partners to ensure high-quality outputs across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong RF engineering expertise, EMI/antenna knowledge, and ability to mentor junior engineers in a dynamic, global context. This is a senior contribution role within our mobility solutions group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree with 3+ years of RF design experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing new products from concept to release.
• Exposure to integrating radios such as Cellular 3G/4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, or RFID.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers through RF specification, design, execution, and certification of mobility products.
• Collaborate with outside partners, managing design processes and ensuring quality output.
• Lead and resolve complex design challenges via hands-on lab testing and mentoring of extended teams.
• Assess design risk and mitigate.
• Partner with marketing to determine customer needs and requirements.
• Present to leadership and external customers.

Skills

RF design

Leadership

RF testing

EMI knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

RF lab equipment

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

What We Need:

The future is what you make it. When you join Brady Corp., you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. Are you ready to help us make the future?

In the mobility division of Brady Corp’s Productivity Solutions and Services, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced knowledge of the RF engineering discipline to design some of our most electrically innovative products. Using the same technology that’s in your smart phone, Brady Corp . Android based mobility devices incorporate high speed multiple core processors, leading edge LPDDR and Flash memory, advanced radios (cellular 3G/4G/5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, BTLE, NFC, GPS, RFID), and Li‑ion battery technology, all in an ultra‑rugged compact design.

You will be part of a group of highly committed EE and RF professionals who provide expertise to ensure the success of complex engineering projects and programs while acting as a mentor to more junior engineers. You will interact with internal and external customers to facilitate the completion of products to customer specifications.
This role is based in Milwaukee, WI, or Charlotte, NC.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead a team of engineers through the RF specification, design, execution, and certification of mobility products
• Work closely with outside partners, managing the design process and ensuring quality output
• Lead and resolve complex design challenges and issues through hands‑on in‑house lab testing and guidance of extended team members
• Properly assess design risk and seek to mitigate
• Partner with marketing to determine customer needs and requirements
• Present to leadership and external customers
• Identify opportunities and propose technical improvements by applying advanced RF engineering knowledge and principles
• Suggest enhancements to improve our designs and build quality into our products

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree with 3+ years of experience in RF design
• 3+ years experience designing new products from concept to release and support
• Exposure to designing one of more of the following radios into products (Cellular 3G/4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, or RFID)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of a variety of RF engineering concepts including EMI prevention, layout routing, noise suppression, impedance control and matching, and antenna placement, optimization, and design.
• ESD protection, power supply circuits, audio design and acoustics, battery technologies, and basic RF circuitry.
• Capability to complete demanding assignments by applying advanced RF engineering methods and tools
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams to deliver optimal solutions
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions and balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness in an ambiguous environment
• Clearly and concisely convey subtle or complex messages to a variety of audiences
• Capability to follow guidelines and ensure efficiency on given project tasks

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world‑class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com .

Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full‑time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress‑for‑your‑day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

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