- Design embedded RF circuitry, including integrating amplifiers, filters, duplexers, and other RF devices onto PCBs
- Design schematics and layout microstrip designs for new PCB designs and modify existing RF board designs
- Explore new techniques for cellular frontend amplification and filtering at broad frequency ranges, sub-6GHz.
- Support pre-compliance and 3rd party certification testing for radio equipment using requirements like FCC, CE, and RED.
- Derive top-level specifications for RF links
- Analyze antenna systems, including estimating antenna performance and configuration
- Troubleshoot RF issues from the board level to the system level
- Design beamforming antenna technology using Matlab models and implement it into prototypes
- Operate test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and waveform generators in a lab setting
- Previous experience and knowledge in reading electrical schematics, BOMs, PCB layouts, assembly drawings, gain pattern graphs, and technical documentation/datasheets
- Experience with selecting RF devices, including antennas by balancing various criteria, including cost, schedule, and capability
- Experience with PCB Design, preferably Altium Designer
- Experience with digital signal modulation types and cellular waveforms (E-UTRA, 5G-NR)
- Basic knowledge of RF principles (signal strength, EVM, noise, frequency bands, propagation modeling, signal analysis)
- 2+ years of experience working with RF circuitry, including work from top-level system design to PCB implementation to physical testing and product implementation
- Experience with LTE and/or 5G specifications such as 3GPP TS136.104
- Experience with interfacing with testing labs and RF compliance agencies
- Experience in sending devices through certification (FCC, CE, RED), and implementing design changes based on the results
- Experience in designing an RF link budget and validating it based on real-world data collected
- Experience with basic programming languages, including Python
- Experience in testing a product end-to-end
- Flexible work schedule with access to overtime pay
- Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience
- Stock options
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid with access to additional flexible workspaces
RF Engineer - Los Angeles, United States - Beamlink
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Overview:
Half the world still doesn't have stable Internet – want to play a critical role in changing that? Beamlink helps carriers, ISPs, and local governments expand cell service with a new network architecture of lunchbox-sized cell towers. These cell sites, called Bentocells, address the historic bottleneck preventing carriers from expanding beyond cities. Our dynamic and trailblazing engineering team designs these in-house and the firmware, software, and network architectures that make them shine. Join us today
Role Description:
We are looking for an electrical engineer with expertise and experience in RF design. You will play an integral role in the development of a cellular base station RF system. You will have the opportunity to contribute to every design stage, including defining system requirements, high-level system design, component selection, circuit simulation, circuit design & PCB layout, performance testing, and device certification.
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