Senior RF Systems Engineer: Wireless Innovator

SimpliSafe, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 118,600 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring

Employee Resource Groups for networking and advocacy

Job summary

A leading home security company is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to lead RF product development and validation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in RF design, including optimizing performance for various protocols and managing third-party labs. Key responsibilities include characterizing chipsets and antenna performance, working collaboratively with engineering teams to ensure the best RF capabilities, and driving innovation in wireless technology. This role offers a dynamic environment and a competitive salary range of $118,600 to $174,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, development, and validation with proven product market experience.
• Expertise debugging RF issues and evaluating metrics like TIS, TRP, and Return Loss.
• Ability to work with both Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to optimize designs.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize SimpliSafe’s RF performance across products.
• Build RF testing capabilities, including test plans and equipment selection.
• Manage ODMs and third-party labs in the design and testing of products.

Skills

Deep expertise in Radio and front-end design

Expertise in encoding methods and modulation schemes

Proficient with RF testing techniques

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient with RF instruments

Familiar with MAC Layer protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in RF/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST or HFSS

Signal generator

Vector network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

A leading home security company is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to lead RF product development and validation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in RF design, including optimizing performance for various protocols and managing third-party labs. Key responsibilities include characterizing chipsets and antenna performance, working collaboratively with engineering teams to ensure the best RF capabilities, and driving innovation in wireless technology. This role offers a dynamic environment and a competitive salary range of $118,600 to $174,000.