Job Description
Role Overview
Insight Global’s client is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to design, debug, and integrate RF systems for highly autonomous consumer products. This role is heavily hands-on, with a strong emphasis on RF PCB design, hardware system integration, and lab-based debugging, ideally within the cell phone or comparable high-volume consumer electronics industry.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop RF PCBs and hardware systems across multiple wireless technologies and frequency bands
Perform RF circuit design (not layout-only) including analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits
Conduct lab bench work including debugging, desense analysis, and system characterization
Own RF design through the full product lifecycle: concept, validation, certification, and manufacturing
Identify and mitigate noise, EMI/EMC, and coupling issues at both PCB and system levels
Collaborate closely with EE, RF, antenna, and product development teams
Support manufacturing processes, bring-up, and production testing
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Required Skills & Experience
Required Experience & Skills
5–8 years of relevant RF engineering experience (strong preference for mobile phone or similar consumer electronics)
Deep understanding of RF fundamentals, including:
Impedance matching
RF PCB design and routing
EMI/EMC mitigation
Radiated noise coupling mechanisms
Hands-on experience with wireless technologies such as WiFi, LTE, Bluetooth, and GPS
Proficiency with RF simulation tools (Keysight ADS, Momentum, HFSS/Ansys)
Experience using RF lab equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, CMW500, near-field probes, etc.)
Strong debugging skills for RF performance, desense, and system integration issues
Education
MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
Work Environment
Onsite in San Mateo, CA, 5 days/week
Limited remote flexibility for personal circumstances only
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Nice-to-Have
TRP, TIS, and Rate vs. Range testing experience
Prior experience supporting high-volume manufacturing
FAA Part 107 certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.