RF Integration Engineer

We are seeking an experienced RF Integration Engineer to support a leading enterprise technology organization in the development, integration, and validation of next-generation wireless hardware products. This individual will work closely with RF, antenna, hardware, software, and product engineering teams to bring up and validate complex radio and antenna subsystems.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong RF laboratory experience, wireless hardware knowledge, and the ability to automate testing and analyze RF performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the bring-up, integration, simulation, characterization, and validation of RF and antenna designs.
• Test wireless and RF subsystem performance against established design and quality metrics.
• Perform hands-on testing using RF and microwave laboratory equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, vector signal analyzers/generators, traffic generators, and wireless sniffers.
• Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Python, C++, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW to improve test efficiency and repeatability.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot RF performance issues, and partner with engineering teams to identify root causes and potential solutions.
• Generate detailed test reports and clearly communicate findings to technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Radio Compliance teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support hardware characterization and validation of antennas, radio front ends, amplifiers, RF switches, filters, couplers, and related components.
• Assist with test planning, product qualification, and certification activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 3+ years of professional experience in hardware product development, RF integration, validation, or testing. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Hands-on experience working with RF and microwave laboratory equipment such as:
  • Network Analyzers / VNAs
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Power Meters
  • Vector Signal Analyzers and Generators
  • Traffic Generators
  • Wireless Sniffers
• Experience with RF or wireless subsystem bring-up, characterization, integration, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Working knowledge of wireless architectures and RF components, including radio front ends, antennas, amplifiers, switches, filters, and couplers within approximately 450 MHz–7125 MHz.
• Experience developing or maintaining test automation using Python, C++, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW.
• Understanding of wireless networking concepts including path loss, channel models, and traffic generation.
• Knowledge of digital and analog electronics and the hardware product development lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in San Jose, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi/WLAN, Bluetooth/BLE, LTE, 5G FR1, and/or WPAN.
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as ADS, CST, or HFSS.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB/layout tools such as Cadence.
• Experience developing test plans and supporting product certification or regulatory testing.
• Experience partnering with Radio Compliance and hardware design teams.
• Ability to perform component-level rework, including small SMT components such as 0402 packages, and familiarity with soldering/rework stations.
• Experience reviewing or manipulating ECAD/PCB layout files and MCAD/.STEP files.

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate is a hands-on RF engineer who is comfortable working directly with wireless hardware in a lab environment. Candidates should be able to independently characterize RF performance, troubleshoot hardware and integration issues, automate portions of the testing process, and communicate technical findings to engineering teams.

Location: San Jose, CA – Onsite

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-AL3