HP IQ · 3 weeks ago
RF OTA System Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$108K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expHP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building intelligent technologies. The RF OTA System Engineer will be responsible for owning system level RF performance for wireless products, driving measurement, analysis, and optimization from early prototypes through production.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own system level RF performance for indoor connectivity, including range versus rate, throughput, latency, and robustness across real world environments
Plan and execute over the air measurements in anechoic chambers and representative indoor environments to characterize system performance
Develop, refine, and maintain OTA test methodologies, test plans, and performance benchmarks to ensure repeatable and meaningful results
Drive power consumption optimization across RF, baseband, and system level use cases by identifying inefficiencies and recommending architectural or firmware improvements
Perform board level and EVB bring up, including RF validation, calibration, and hands on debugging
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, antenna, and system teams to diagnose and resolve RF and connectivity issues
Analyze RF and system performance data to identify gaps, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
Support antenna tuning, coexistence testing, and interference mitigation in complex indoor environments
Document test results, system characterization, and design recommendations clearly and concisely for cross functional audiences
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience owning and optimizing system level RF performance for wireless products
Hands on expertise with OTA testing in anechoic chambers and real world environments
Deep understanding of indoor wireless performance metrics, including sensitivity, throughput, latency, robustness, and power consumption
Experience with board level and EVB bring up, RF validation, calibration, and debug
Ability to analyze large data sets and translate results into actionable hardware or firmware recommendations
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across hardware, firmware, antenna, and system teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and influence technical decisions
Preferred
Experience with power optimization across RF and baseband subsystems
Background supporting antenna tuning and coexistence testing
Familiarity with RF test automation, scripting, or data analysis tools
Comfort working in fast paced, highly collaborative product development environments
Ability to independently drive complex technical investigations and communicate root cause analysis clearly to senior stakeholders
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
Company
HP IQ
HP IQ (formerly Humane) is HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s products and services for the future of work.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase