{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"02dcbebd725d2b32ff85c534","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02dcbebd725d2b32ff85c534","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02dcbebd725d2b32ff85c534","title":"RF/Module Engineer","description":"At Tive, we imagine a fully-transparent world in which everything and everyone is connected. We innovate beyond what the world thought possible—so what people hold near and dear arrives on time and in full.\n\nWe believe (and live!) four core values:\n\nTransparency First: We make everything visible so that everyone can operate better\nAlways strive to make things simpler\nWe are One Team, we have each other's backs\nRelentless iteration to optimize and improve\n\nWhether shipped by road, rail, ocean, or air, Tive reduces shipment delays, minimizes rejected loads, and decreases theft, damage, and spoilage. Our customers count on Tive to ensure that their shipments are delivered on time and in full—because every shipment matters.\n\nAs an RF/Module Engineer, you'll own hardware design of our connectivity modules- from concept through production and support.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nOwn module design/selection and second-sourcing decisions across platforms\nAntenna design/tuning in difficult RF environments\nDrive carrier certification and network approvals globally\nDebug field connectivity issues\nOptimize module power consumption to meet battery life targets\nPartner with other teams throughout development to ensure performance and quality\nWork directly with vendors and our CMs on test coverage and production yield\n\nOur ideal candidate has:\n\n8+ years in cellular device engineering, with hands-on work at both the RF and module layers\nShipped at least one cellular product through full carrier certification\nStrong antenna and RF fundamentals\nFluency with cellular technology and landscape LTE-M/NB-IoT/Cat-1\nComfortable owning ambiguous problems on a small team\nNice to Have\nGlobal deployment experience across fragmented band and roaming environments\nBattery-powered, duty-cycled device design\nExperience working with an offshore CM\n\nCompensation:\n\n$130,000 - $180,000 base salary\n\nThe specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.\n\nWhat does Tive offer?\n\nA chance to join what may very well turn out to be the most important company in your career.\nThe autonomy and resources to build what you know how to build.\nWork with a committed global team that have each others back.\nOffice-based or hybrid options. Your choice.\nCompetitive equity to ensure all of our employees have a sense of ownership in the long-term success of Tive’s growth.\n\nWe celebrate diversity, and consider it key to our success as both a team and a company. 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