Manager, RF Hardware Systems Engineering

Eridan•Sunnyvale, CA

2h•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of RF Hardware Systems Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role driving systems engineering for Eridan's radio product lines. This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to stay deeply engaged in RF hardware design—architecture, lab work, and integration—while taking the next step in their career to mentor and manage a small team. You will serve as the engineering owner of system-level specifications, translating customer needs into rigorous deliverables and ensuring seamless alignment across hardware, software, and manufacturing.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years in RF systems engineering (at the radio unit, subsystem, or component level) with a strong desire to step into a leadership role and manage a small team
End-to-end hardware development experience (schematic to PCB)—featuring circuit-level fluency in transceiver architectures, cellular TDD/FDD systems, layout impedance best practices, and power distribution analysis (not solely system-level oversight)
Proven track record of navigating the full hardware lifecycle, scaling products from initial conceptual prototypes to robust, high-volume production-ready designs
Proven ability to translate customer requirements into rigorous engineering deliverables and drive complex hardware/software co-development
Strong communication skills across cross-functional audiences, including the ability to push back and firmly hold a technical position during rigorous systems design meetings
Experience with 5G systems, including O-RAN, small cell, or macro radio architectures

Nice To Haves

Experience at a startup or growth-stage hardware company
Experience with CU/DU/RU integration
Strong understanding of communications theory
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#, MATLAB) for automation and testing
Familiarity with 3GPP specifications
Hands-on experience with advanced lab testing equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers)

Responsibilities

Own the architecture, integration, and verification for your product scope. Personally engage in lab work (RF debug, board bring-up) and drive the resolution of cross-subsystem technical issues.
Take full ownership of system-level specifications, serving as the bridge between Solutions Engineering and R&D. Translate operational and customer requirements into rigorous engineering deliverables.
Step up to manage and mentor a small team of systems engineers (2 - 3 direct reports), taking ownership of their technical guidance and career development.
Drive hardware-software alignment by clearly translating hardware design decisions into actionable requirements for software/firmware teams, and coordinate with Test and Operations on qualification activities.
Define standardized design protocols and conduct thorough internal reviews. Take complete responsibility for production readiness design outcomes, ensuring internal processes set external partners up for success.