Senior RF Engineer, Devices

Gridware

. Lead bring-up and production of state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication systems .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in RF Systems Design and Debug, with a strong focus on wireless communication technologies and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Proficient in RF testing, validation, and compliance, ensuring high-performance and manufacturable designs.

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RF Systems DesignWireless Communication TechnologiesRF Testing and ValidationPython Scripting for Test AutomationAntenna Design

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Hard Skills

RF Systems DesignLink Budget ModelingPerformance AnalysisRF MeasurementsOTA TestingRF CertificationCoexistence TestingAntenna DesignLow Power Mesh NetworkingCellular Networks

Soft Skills

CollaborationCross-Functional AlignmentProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Electromagnetic SimulationsSystem SimulationsTest and Measurement ToolsRF Telemetry Data Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

PTCRBEMIFCCCTIA

Industry Keywords

Wireless Communication SystemsUltra-Low Power ApplicationsRF ManufacturingRF Coexistence IssuesRF Silicon Vendors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead bring-up and production of state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication systems
Design and simulate wireless systems optimized for ultra-low power applications
Perform link budget modeling and system-level performance analysis
Integrate and validate wireless technologies such as cellular, low power mesh networking, NTN, GPS, Wi-Fi, BLE, and LoRa
Collaborate across electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical teams to analyze RF telemetry data and optimize wireless network performance
Drive cross-functional alignment with antenna vendors, certification labs, and manufacturing partners
Use electromagnetic and system simulations, hands-on prototyping, and test and measurement tools to translate insights into production-ready designs balancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSEE (or higher) with 5+ years of experience in RF systems design and debug
Strong hands-on experience in lab environments including RF conducted measurements, OTA testing, and rework
Experience in cellular and/or low power mesh networks
Proven experience with RF manufacturing line testing, fixture development, and validation
Strong understanding of radio desense and coexistence testing
Experience in RF certification and compliance (PTCRB, EMI, FCC, CTIA, etc.)
Comfortable scripting in Python or similar for RF test automation and data analysis
Proven collaboration experience with RF silicon vendors, and internal EE, ME, and FW teams
Direct experience partnering with RF silicon vendors
Deep cross-disciplinary collaboration across hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineering
Experience resolving RF coexistence issues in sensors
Experience in antenna design
Currently authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training