Persistent Systems · 1 hour ago
RF Product Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expPersistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company headquartered in New York City. They are seeking an RF Product Engineer responsible for leading the research and development of new products and improving existing ones, particularly for DOD customers. The role involves managing projects, facilitating firmware integration, and ensuring compliance with FCC requirements.
AnalyticsBig DataCloud ComputingEmbedded SystemsProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Will facilitate firmware integration to match seamlessly with RF front-end functionality
Executing projects from conception to full product release, involving high-frequency, multi-bandwidth wireless and modem design products
Responsible for and collaborating with firmware engineers for the overall RFFE software architecture, interface, and modularization during development
Works with Layer 2 and IP networking concepts and with RF laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power meters, and LabVIEW
Managing RF board-level design, impedance matching, power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, filters, noise minimization, interference isolation techniques, and individual and system-level RF component performance
Ensuring compliance with radio subsystems with FCC requirements
Supporting software and hardware testing
Supporting and facilitating engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integration
Supporting the change management process to ensure all required actions have been completed and that communication to key stakeholders is maintained
Providing support and delivering solutions for rapid development projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in RF engineering
Strong understanding of Linux system
Strong understanding of various physical/MAC layer protocol stack and testing procedures
Knowledge of RF transmitter and receiver components, transmission line theory, antennas, RF front-end module (FEM) and RF system architecture and specifications
Experience with Layer 2 and IP networking concepts and RF laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power meters, and LabVIEW
Experience with RF performance characterization and optimization of radio subsystems to meet FCC compliance requirements
Knowledge of WLAN protocols; familiarity with Layer 2 and IP networking concepts
Experience with RF laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power meters, and LabVIEW
Experience using schematic capture, PCB layout tools, RF simulation tools
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering
Experience with commercial, military, and aviation radio standards
Experience with RF board-level design, impedance matching, power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, filters, noise minimization, and interference isolation techniques; strong understanding of individual RF component performance and its interaction at system level
Familiarity with outsourced fabrication
Exposure to Embedded Firmware Development in Assembly, C and/or C++
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Have United States security clearance or the ability to obtain United States security clearance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off (sick time and vacation time)
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Fitness membership reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Mental health benefits
Pet discounts
Company
Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems offers software product concept and design, performance engineering, quality assurance, and other professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.8M2010-04-06IPO
2005-12-09Series A· $18.8M
Leadership Team
Sandeep Kalra
CEO & Executive Director
Rajiv Korpal
SVP, Microsoft Business Unit
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