RF Hardware Engineer

Emerson•Austin, TX

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The RF R&D team is seeking a Staff RF Hardware Development Engineer to help design and validate high‑performance RF/microwave hardware and subsystems for next‑generation, high-frequency products. You will work on a team to develop complex RF systems and collaborate across disciplines to deliver RF solutions aligned to customer needs and business objectives. You are a strategic, hands‑on problem solver who takes initiative, identifies risks, and can communicate effectively with project leaders.

Requirements

Typically 2+ years with a B.S. in EE/ECE
Strong understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, and RF principles
Practical knowledge with RF components (amplifiers, couplers, striplines)
Understanding of RF/wireless communications, S‑parameters, Smith Charts, frequency‑domain analysis, intermodulation
Experience in the practical use of measurement instruments (Signal Analyzer, VNA, Oscilloscope)
Knowledge of microwave modeling tools (e.g. Microwave Office, AXiEM, CST, ADS, HFSS)
Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Cadence, Altium)
Good command of spoken and written English
Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Programming knowledge of test equipment control software (Python or LabVIEW preferred)
End‑to‑end ownership from concept to ramp of RF products; DFM/DFT/NPI and supplier engagement experience.
Working knowledge of requirements management, risk management, and project planning.
Familiarity with regulatory and material/compliance constraints (e.g., EMC/safety, IEEE, MIL, RoHS/REACH) relevant to our markets.

Responsibilities

Design and execute on RF/microwave designs (e.g. front ends, LO/PLL, filters, mixers, PAs/LNAs, switches/couplers), and using Mentor/Cadence/Altium and advanced RF & EM simulation tools (e.g. AWR, CST, SPICE/LTspice).
Develop test strategies and perform characterization of RF designs using VNAs, spectrum/signal analyzers, vector generators, oscilloscopes, and automated test frameworks.
Drive concepts through prototyping, development, V&V, compliance (EMC/safety, RoHS/REACH), NPI, and sustaining activities with minimal oversight.
Exercise communication, judgment, decision‑making, and critical thinking in complex technical environments.