Staff RF Engineer

Apex Systems; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA

Employee assistance program

Certification discounts

On‑the‑job training

Job summary

A senior electrical engineer role in Pittsburgh, onsite, focusing on RF and wireless systems for new product development. You will lead architecture, verification, and certification readiness while mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional teams across electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing domains.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, leading design and test activities, mitigating RF/EMC/PI risks, and producing documentation for product maturity and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience developing electrical hardware products.
• Experience with wireless, RF, mixed-signal, or EMC-sensitive systems.
• Ability to define requirements, verification approaches, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and decompose system, electrical, wireless, and regulatory requirements into architectures.
• Lead the design, integration, verification, and release of wireless, RF, mixed-signal, and battery-powered systems.
• Serve as a technical lead on cross-functional projects with electrical, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams.
• Identify and mitigate RF, wireless coexistence, EMC/EMI, SI, PI, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory risks.
• Develop and review documentation, verification evidence, and design review materials for maturity and production release.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues affecting performance and certification.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and reusable design approaches.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, certification agencies, and partners to support delivery and improvement.

Skills

Wireless systems

RF design

Mixed-signal

EMC/ EMI

PCB design

Requirements definition

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Job Number

3048158

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior technical leader responsible for the electrical and wireless technical outcomes of new product development and platform initiatives. This role leads the definition, architecture, integration, verification, and certification readiness of wireless and mixed‑signal electrical systems, with a focus on RF performance, antenna integration, wireless coexistence, signal and power integrity, and EMC/EMI compliance. The engineer serves as a technical leader across cross‑functional teams, driving technical decisions from concept through production release while establishing engineering best practices and mentoring other engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and decompose system, electrical, wireless, and regulatory requirements into robust product architectures and technical solutions.
• Lead the design, integration, verification, and release of wireless, RF, mixed‑signal, and battery‑powered electrical systems.
• Serve as a technical lead on cross‑functional product development projects, working with electrical, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to RF performance, wireless coexistence, EMC/EMI, signal integrity, power integrity, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and review technical documentation, verification evidence, and design review materials to support product maturity, certification readiness, and production release.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues impacting product performance, quality, certification, and manufacturing readiness.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, best practices, and reusable design approaches.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, certification agencies, and development partners to support product delivery and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience developing electrical hardware products.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with wireless, RF, mixed‑signal, or EMC‑sensitive electronic systems.
• Experience defining requirements, verification approaches, and technical documentation.
• Experience with PCB design, electrical architecture, component selection, and system integration.
• Experience identifying and resolving RF, EMC/EMI, signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), or wireless coexistence issues.
• Experience with RF and electrical test equipment and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience supporting RF, EMC, or wireless certification testing and issue resolution.
• Experience supporting products through design, validation, and release.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading RF, EMC, and wireless certification activities.
• Experience with antenna design, antenna integration, and over‑the‑air (OTA) testing.
• Experience serving as a technical lead on cross‑functional development programs and influencing technical decisions without direct authority.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.
• Experience establishing engineering standards, design practices, verification methodologies, or technical governance processes.
• Experience with battery‑powered or safety‑critical embedded systems.

Company Overview & Culture

The people at our organization are committed to a purpose‑driven mission. We hire inquisitive, motivated people, provide them with world‑class tools in a supportive environment, and empower them to do their job. Our leaders understand the critical elements of performance, including bringing out the best in people and creating a climate of trust and dedication. Our organization provides the environment, leadership, and support that enable our team members to exceed their career expectations. Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On‑demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodations

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