We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of high-performance RF hardware platforms for next-generation mmWave semiconductor products used in enterprise, data center, and advanced wireless applications.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-speed PCB design, RF systems, and hardware bring-up, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready hardware solutions.
Responsibilities
- Architect and design high-speed RF and mixed-signal PCB systems for advanced mmWave semiconductor products.
- Own the full hardware development lifecycle, including schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, signal integrity analysis, bring-up, validation, and production release.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing to ensure seamless system integration and production readiness.
- Conduct detailed design reviews and promote best practices in high-speed and RF board design.
- Develop and maintain functional specifications and design documentation for hardware systems.
- Interface with vendors and technology partners to evaluate components and solutions aligned with product goals.
- Support hardware debugging, system validation, and reliability testing during development and production phases.
Requirements
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development.
- Proven experience designing and delivering production-scale electronic hardware systems.
- Strong background in failure analysis, reliability engineering, and hardware validation, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Hands-on experience debugging hardware using tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and RF test equipment.
- Strong ability to read schematics and analyze low-level system behavior and diagnostic data.
- Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience defining and debugging RF test hardware and automated test setups.
- Experience with test plan development, test case design, and test execution methodologies.
- Experience developing test software using Python, C, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with software development tools and revision control systems (Git, SVN, GitHub).
- Ability to work independently while building strong cross-functional relationships across engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation
- Competitive salary, great benefits and equity in a growing company