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RightPro Staffing · 1 day ago

Senior RF Electronic Design Engineer

New Haven County, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $150K/yr

RightPro Staffing is seeking a Senior RF Electronic Design Engineer to join their Hardware Team. This role involves contributing to the development of innovative access control products through RF design and spectrum analysis, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Hiring Manager

Tom Mix

Responsibilities

Product Development Lifecycle

Contribute to concept development, planning, design, and execution stages of major new products or product enhancements

Translate Product Requirements into clear and actionable hardware specifications

Conduct Risk Assessments such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential design issues

Hardware Design & Verification

Design schematics and Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) using ECAD tools (e.g., Altium)

Conduct peer reviews of product designs, ensuring compliance with best practices and standards

Collaborate with Test and Manufacturing teams to ensure testability and manufacturability

Prototype and test concept designs and early engineering builds

Perform Design Verification Testing (DVT), analyze results, and generate reports

Conduct Product Validation and usability testing to confirm performance under real-world conditions

Perform basic repairs, modifications, and rework of PCBs when necessary

RF and Spectrum Analysis

Utilize Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, and other RF measurement tools to characterize and troubleshoot wireless communication subsystems

Ensure designs meet regulatory standards (FCC, CE, etc.) and maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle

Optimize antenna design, placement, and performance for reliable low-power wireless solutions

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

Oversee Pilot Production and review first articles for design integrity

Investigate field return issues, perform root-cause analyses, and implement design changes or component replacements for End-of-Life (EOL) parts

Coordinate project tasks using Scaled Agile (SAFe) principles, ensuring efficient workflows and continuous process improvements

Project Management

Manage day-to-day tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project milestones are met

Coordinate with cross-functional teams—including software/firmware, program management, and external vendors—to keep projects on schedule and within budget

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team to design and develop innovative access control products

Participate in Pre-Product Innovation (PPI), New Product Innovation (NPI), and Continuous Product Innovation (CPI) development cycles

Qualification

RF designSpectrum analysisECAD toolsAnalog hardware designDigital hardware designEmbedded hardware designWireless technologiesCommunication skillsTeam playerSelf-drivenDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree or additional certifications are a plus

Proven professional experience in hardware design, demonstrable product ownership and ideally with a focus on RF and wireless technologies

Strong background in analog, digital, and embedded hardware design

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, DVMs, and protocol/logic analyzers

Proficiency with Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD) tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and PCB layout

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present technical concepts clearly

Effective team player capable of interfacing with individuals across multiple disciplines—hardware, firmware/software, mechanical, program management, production, and vendors

Self-driven and highly motivated; able to set personal goals and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented, organized, and conscientious, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines