Lead RF Systems and Defense Engineer- HP IQ

HP•San Francisco, CA

9d•$180,000 - $270,000

About The Position

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates. We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless. We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset. By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work. Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work. HP IQ's Wireless Technology Team works cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Program Management, and Operations to develop next-generation wearable and AI-connected products. As a Lead RF Systems & Desense Engineer, you will own the RF system architecture from concept through mass production. You will lead RF integration across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and emerging wireless technologies while driving RF desense, coexistence, and wireless performance for highly integrated products.

Requirements

10+ years developing RF systems for high-volume consumer electronics, wearables or mobile products.
Expertise in RF fundamentals including impedance matching, S-parameters, link budgets, EVM, noise figure, linearity and receiver sensitivity.
Deep expertise in RF desense analysis and mitigation.
Strong knowledge of RF coexistence mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
Expert understanding of Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth Classic & LE, UWB and NFC.
Hands-on experience with RF front-end design including PAs, LNAs, FEMs, filters, switches and matching networks.
Expertise using CST Studio Suite and Keysight ADS.
Hands-on experience with VNA, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, signal generators and OTA chambers.
Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, PCB layout, grounding and shielding.

Nice To Haves

Python or MATLAB automation.
Cadence Allegro or equivalent PCB tools.
Experience working with Qualcomm, NXP, Broadcom or Nordic.
Knowledge of wearable RF architectures and compact antenna integration.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional architecture decisions.
Excellent debugging, communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead RF system architecture and integration for wearable and mobile platforms.
Own RF desense investigations and mitigation across the product lifecycle.
Define RF specifications, link budgets, validation plans and performance targets.
Lead coexistence strategy for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and other radios.
Partner with antenna, EE, FW, ME and silicon vendors to optimize total wireless performance.
Perform CST and ADS simulations for RF front-end, coupling and matching optimization.
Review PCB layouts for RF routing, grounding, shielding and isolation.
Lead RF bring-up, characterization, tuning and root-cause analysis.
Drive OTA and conducted validation including TRP, TIS, sensitivity, EVM, throughput and coexistence.
Support FCC, CE, Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, FiRa and NFC Forum certifications.
Mentor engineers and establish RF design guidelines and best practices.
Present technical recommendations to executive leadership.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave