Hardware Design Engineer – Cellular Base Stations
About The Position
InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is a leader in Open RAN digital radios, utilizing the Hermes64 RF SoC to create solutions that improve network energy efficiency and reduce operational expenses. Our purpose-built silicon is central to ORAN-based active antenna arrays. Based in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ is a pioneer in power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions, with over 100 engineers across four global R&D facilities and more than 120 global patents. We are seeking an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to lead PCB design and development for next-generation, high-performance cellular base stations. This role involves architecting board-level circuitry, including digital processing, high-speed SerDes, power management, and RF transmission/reception, to create reliable, low-cost, and low-power solutions. This is a high-visibility technical leadership position in San Diego, CA, where you will manage the PCB system architecture from concept to qualification, collaborating with domain experts.
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
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
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
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
