Samsara
Sr. RF Hardware Systems Engineer
USARemotePosted 3 days ago$177,225 – $240,000
Full TimeSeniorRemoteUS
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Job Description
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) d
Key Highlights
- Create RF subsystem architectures and design, develop, and test RF circuits, modules, and antennas through all phases of the development process.
- Review board‑level schematics and PCB layouts of RF circuits and system‑level integration, including link budget and simulation‑based analysis.
- Bring up RF subsystems and enable product teams to develop next‑generation products and new product proofs of concept.
- Characterize and validate board‑level and system‑level RF performance, margins, and sensitivities in the lab.
- Perform root‑cause analysis for field failures and drive design changes and corrective actions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional industry experience in RF circuit and module development.
- Proficiency in board‑level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits and familiarity with RF layout guidelines.
- Hands‑on experience with 4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, UWB, or satellite communications in shipping products.
- Experience working with RF chipset/module vendors, test instrument suppliers, and JDM/ODM partners, and shipping high‑quality hardware at volume.
- Proficiency with RF simulation tools such as CST, ADS, and with EDA tools such as Altium or Cadence.
- Experience using RF lab instruments such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to work through ambiguous product requirements and complex design trade‑offs.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain RF trade‑offs to non‑RF stakeholders.
- This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with antenna simulation and design.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.
- Thrives in an environment that requires rapid deployment and iteration based on customer feedback.
- Practical, hands‑on experience with Wi‑Fi, BLE, LTE, 5G, satellite, UWB, GNSS, and related wireless standards.
- Experience setting up and scaling RF labs for hardware development, characterization, validation, and failure analysis.
- A forward‑looking mindset to build processes, identify opportunities, and serve as a go‑to person for RF‑related technical issues.
- Experience with system engineering best practices and product compliance and certification including FCC, PTCRB, CTIA, ETSI, TIA/EIA, and similar regulations.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$177,225 – $240,000
Location
USA
Work Mode
Remote
Posted
3 days ago
Country
US