Senior RF Test & PCB Design Engineer
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Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerElectrical EngineersEngineers, All OtherComputer Hardware EngineersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustries:
Other Electrical Equipment and Component ManufacturingCommunications Equipment ManufacturingNavigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments ManufacturingComputer and Peripheral Equipment ManufacturingContinuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the ElderlyJob DescriptionOnsite in San Jose, CADescription:Required Skills & QualificationsEducation: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in RF PCB design and hardware development.Tools: Expert-level proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD and Ansys HFSS (or equivalent EM simulation tools).RF Fundamentals: Strong knowledge of RF theory, including S-parameters, transmission line theory, matching networks, and de-embedding techniques.Lab Expertise: Extensive experience with RF test equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes) and high-speed probing techniques.Materials Knowledge: Deep understanding of PCB stack-ups, dielectric materials (e.g., Rogers, Megtron), and manufacturing constraints for high-frequency PCB designs.Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)Automation: Proficiency in Python or C# for developing automated test suites to increase characterization throughput.Data Science for RF: Experience applying AI/ML models for predictive maintenance of test setups or for signal classification.Wafer-Level Testing: Experience with manual or semi-automated RF probe stations for on-wafer die characterization.