Principal Member of Technical Staff - RF Engineer
About The Position
AT&T is hiring a seasoned RF engineering leader to serve as its technical authority for RF design governance across next-generation broadband devices, including Fiber Gateways, Mesh Extenders, and Fixed Wireless Access solutions. The role partners directly with global OEMs to review device architectures, validate engineering decisions, and ensure designs are production-ready and meet performance, quality, and compliance expectations before mass deployment. The position provides technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production readiness. It works with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations to manage technical risk, improve RF validation and engineering quality, and influence product roadmaps and standards. This is a full-time onsite role, performed at the designated work location five days per week. Locations listed are Bothell, Washington, and Plano, Texas; relocation is not offered.
Requirements
- 10+ years of RF engineering experience in consumer electronics, broadband devices, wireless networking products, telecommunications equipment, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience designing, reviewing, or validating RF systems operating under power, thermal, and performance constraints.
- Strong understanding of RF testing methodologies, validation processes, and performance optimization.
- Experience with FCC and regulatory compliance requirements and wireless certification processes.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, statistical analysis, production testing, and quality systems.
- Experience reviewing RF schematics, PCB layouts, antenna designs, and system architectures.
- Demonstrated understanding of the product development lifecycle from concept, design, validation, certification, and production.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Wireless Communications, or a related technical discipline.
- Deep expertise in RF system design and wireless product development.
- Proven ability to evaluate and challenge complex engineering designs while building productive relationships with external engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of wireless technologies used in consumer networking products, including Wi-Fi, mesh networking, gateway platforms, and fixed wireless systems.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Experience leading technical reviews and influencing engineering outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong communication skills to engage executives, engineering leaders, and global OEM partners.
- Passion for delivering high-quality products that provide outstanding customer experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 platforms.
- Experience with Mesh Networking and Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions.
- Experience with Broadband Gateway, Fiber Gateway, CPE, or Fixed Wireless Access products.
- Experience working directly with ODM/OEM partners in Asia, Europe, or North America.
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Serve as RF technical lead for next-generation Fiber Gateways, Mesh Extenders, and Fixed Wireless Access solutions.
- Review and approve OEM RF component selections to optimize performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Review RF architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, antenna implementations, and thermal designs.
- Assess RF designs for compliance with AT&T product requirements and industry regulatory standards.
- Audit OEM engineering and test laboratories, including their methodologies, calibration processes, and validation capability.
- Evaluate OEM test results and performance reports to ensure specifications are met and results are repeatable.
- Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through production readiness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations to identify and mitigate technical risks.
- Drive improvements in RF validation processes, engineering quality, and supplier accountability.
- Influence product roadmaps and engineering standards to enhance the customer experience across AT&T's broadband portfolio.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid time off and holidays, including at least 23 vacation days each year and 9 company-designated holidays, based on date of hire
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Additional sick leave may be available beyond what state and local law require; this leave is unprotected
- Adoption reimbursement
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Supplemental critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal benefit programs
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet and fiber where available, and AT&T phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
