Zebra Technologies · 10 hours ago
Principal RF Engineer
Holtsville, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $208K/yr
6+ years expZebra Technologies is seeking an innovative and experienced RF Engineer to join our product development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, designing, modeling, and testing radio frequency (RF) systems and subsystems for our industry-leading data capture products.
Information TechnologyManufacturingOptical CommunicationReal TimeRFIDSoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Architect and design highly complex RF circuits and systems, managing all phases of development from initial concept to final production
Lead the process of defining and establishing requirements for complex RF design projects, ensuring correct features and performance from the outset
Design and implement best practices for a variety of wireless technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and RFID radios
Perform advanced antenna design and simulation, with a specific emphasis on UHF designs for integrated systems
Proven experience working directly with global CM and JDM partners on joint product design, development, and high-volume mass production
Conduct comprehensive testing and troubleshooting of RF products to ensure compliance with various country-specific regulatory certifications (e.g., FCC, CE)
Serve as a knowledge leader in RF design, providing technical leadership and leveraging functional expertise across multiple engineering disciplines
Initiate cross-company collaboration, building positive relationships with other engineering disciplines to drive project success and refine processes
Select and implement appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for RF testing and characterization
Represent the organization as a principal technical contact on projects, interacting with management and senior customer personnel as needed
Domestic/international travel to achieve program milestones may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 9+ year experience or Masters degree and 6+ year experience
RF Engineering experience
Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and RFID
Demonstrated experience in testing and troubleshooting RF products to meet global regulatory standards
Deep understanding of radio propagation, microwave path analysis, and interference mitigation
Preferred
Developing programs from concept to production and deployment highly preferred
Strong, hands-on experience in antenna design and simulation, particularly with UHF antennas
Proficiency with RF simulation software (e.g., CST, HFSS) and RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
Capable of RF Circuit tuning, troubleshooting
Ability to define requirements for and design complex new tools to aid in the analysis and solving of complex problems
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Inclusion networks
Continued learning and development offerings
Community service days
Traditional insurances
Compensation
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid time off offerings
Company
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies delivers barcode printers, scanners, RFID, and mobile computing solutions for business visibility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-09-14Acquired
2014-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Bill Burns
Chief Executive Officer
Jenna Stanley
Senior Vice President customer success and services
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