Senior Cellular RF/Hardware Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Telecoms Engineering
Job Title:
Senior Cellular RF / Hardware Design Engineer
Location:
Remote
Experience:
Senior-level, with demonstrated cellular hardware design experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cellular RF / Hardware Design Engineer to modify an existing electronic board by replacing its current cellular modem with a suitable alternative. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing LTE/4G/5G cellular-radio systems, integrating cellular modems, and validating RF hardware performance.
Experience with Nordic Semiconductor nRF
9151 or nRF
91M1 is highly preferred. Experience designing low-power, battery-operated devices is also desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Modify an existing hardware board to replace the current cellular modem.
- Design and integrate LTE/4G/5G cellular-radio hardware.
- Evaluate modem interfaces, RF requirements, power supply requirements, and antenna connections.
- Support RF schematic updates, impedance matching, antenna integration, and RF performance optimization.
- Perform hardware bring-up, RF debugging, and cellular connectivity validation.
- Optimize power consumption for low-power and battery-operated devices.
- Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure successful implementation of the updated design.
Required Skills
- Hands-on cellular RF or wireless hardware design experience.
- Experience integrating cellular modems into embedded hardware products.
- Experience modifying existing board designs and replacing electronic components or modems.
- Understanding of RF circuits, antenna interfaces, impedance matching, and RF validation.
- Experience with LTE/4G cellular technologies; 5G is an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- Nordic Semiconductor nRF
9151 or nRF
91M1 experience. - LTE-M, NB-IoT, or comparable cellular IoT modem integration.
- Low-power hardware design and battery-powered devices.
- Cellular RF testing, troubleshooting, and certification support.
- PCB schematic design and collaboration with layout teams.
Ideal Candidate
A hands-on hardware engineer who has previously modified an existing cellular-enabled board, integrated a replacement modem, and validated the resulting RF and connectivity performance.
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