RF Engineer

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We are the world's leading provider of energy and water resource management solutions. More than 8,000 utilities worldwide rely on our technology. We embrace diversity in every sense of the word. The utility industry plays a foundational role in our global infrastructure. Future investment in technology and services to manage the distribution of energy and water is assured. We consistently drive the entire industry forward in the new solutions and technologies we develop.

And as the industry evolves, the need for innovation is only accelerating. We have grown a cooperative and passionate culture so that great thinking and new ideas are allowed to thrive, no matter where they come from. You will be recognized and valued for your contributions and achievements. The success of our customers is our ultimate focus.

Our West Union, SC manufacturing plant is looking for a Staff RF Design Engineer to join our Wireless Hardware R&D team. In this role, you will design, modify and manage activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production and release. In addition, you will serve as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to completion and distribution.

As a Staff RF Design Engineer, your involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product's lifecycle, from product release through maintenance of the product and end of life decisions. Lastly, you will promote investigation and application of new technologies and industry trends to product management activities and ensure that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals.

• Develop new products, support existing products and improve processes, specifically related to RF and communication design.
• Lead RF circuit design from concept to production for low cost wireless communications product‑line complete radio transceiver design and layout including RF pA, LNA, RF filters and matching, synthesizers, VCOs and mixers.
• Conduct RF circuit measurements using laboratory spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.
• Verify that designs meet requirements through analysis, simulation and measurement. Compare results to theory and document results.
• Carry out field studies and system test activities.
• Provide design and project support in the areas of project leadership, regulation, reliability and component selections.
• Provide technical support to factory, service and other internal departments.
• Coordinate and verify the work of support staff (technicians and CAD designers).
• Lead projects.

• This position requires minimum 7 years of related industrial experience.
• Must have in-depth understanding of electronic circuits, RF circuits and microwave theory.
• Must have good understanding of RF system and wireless communication system.
• Experienced with FCC certification.
• Experienced with advanced modeling and simulation.
• Experience with communication theory and digital signal processing is a plus.

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.

• Master of Electrical Engineering.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1‑800‑635‑5461 or email

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