Principal Hardware Design Engineer; Engineering Manager

Inno Phase Inc., DBA Green Wave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes
64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Green Wave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, Green Wave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Hardware Design Engineer/Manager to lead PCB design and development for next-generation, high-performance cellular base stations. You'll architect the board-level circuitry that complements our custom silicon — spanning digital processing, high-speed Ser Des, power management, and RF transmission/reception — to deliver a solution that's both high-reliability and low-cost/power.

This opportunity is a high-visibility technical leadership role based in San Diego, CA: you'll own PCB system architecture from concept through qualification, working shoulder-to-shoulder with various domain experts to ensure everything comes together.

• Own PCB development end-to-end, from concept through production
• Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base station products
• Partner with experts on floor planning and PCB constraints for seamless integration
• Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout
• Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
• Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
• Drive the PCB development flow to improve quality and productivity
• Lead PCB vendor engagement through DFM review
• Support board bring-up and debug
• Lead and manage a team of hardware design engineers, setting goals, providing mentorship, and driving technical and career growth
• Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and build a high-performing engineering team culture
• Drive staffing decisions including hiring, onboarding, and resource planning to ensure adequate team capacity
• Own project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking for hardware development programs, from kickoff through production release
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and trade-offs; escalate blockers proactively to keep programs on track
• Coordinate cross-functional program reviews with firmware, systems, and product teams to align on deliverables and timelines

• 15+ years of relevant hardware design experience, including mixed signal circuits and PCB architecture
• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training
• Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro
• Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices
• Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics
• A track record of mentoring less experienced designers
• Demonstrated people management experience, including leading, coaching, and developing teams of 5+ engineers in a fast-paced hardware environment
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to define scope, manage schedules, allocate resources, and deliver complex hardware programs on time and on budget
• Strong ability to communicate project status, risks, and technical trade-offs to…