Hardware Design Engineer – Cellular Base Stations
About The Position
InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays. Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation. We're looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to lead PCB design and development for next-generation, high-performance cellular base stations. You'll architect the board-level circuitry that complements our custom silicon — spanning digital processing, high-speed SerDes, power management, and RF transmission/reception — to deliver a solution that's both high-reliability and low-cost/power. This opportunity is a high-visibility technical leadership role based in San Diego, CA: you'll own PCB system architecture from concept through qualification, working shoulder-to-shoulder with various domain experts to ensure everything comes together.
Requirements
- 12+ years designing mixed signal circuits in an engineering role
- BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training
- Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro
- Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles
- Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices
- Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics
- A track record of mentoring less experienced designers
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills — you'll work daily with experts across multiple domains
Nice To Haves
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints
- Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic capture, layout optimization, or DFM checking
- Comfort using AI copilots (e.g., Cadence's AI/ML-enabled Allegro features, or general LLM tools) to speed up documentation, datasheet parsing, or design-rule research
- General comfort adopting AI-augmented workflows to boost design productivity — this is a plus, not a requirement, for the right hands-on RF/analog expert
Responsibilities
- Own PCB implementation end-to-end, from concept through production
- Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base station products
- Partner with experts on floor planning and PCB constraints for seamless integration
- Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
- Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
- Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
- Drive the PCB development flow to improve quality and productivity
- Lead PCB vendor engagement through DFM review
- Support board bring-up and debug
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Pre-IPO stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
