Lead RF Systems and Desense Engineer- HP IQ
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
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Who We Are
HP IQ is HPs new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HPs global scale were building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works creates and collaborates.
Were assembling a diverse world-class teamengineers designers researchers and product mindsfocused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HPs portfolio. Together were developing intuitive adaptive solutions that spark creativity boost productivity and make collaboration seamless.
We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless teamwork more natural and ideas more impactfulalways with a human-centric mindset.
By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service were expanding whats possible for individuals organisations and the future of work.
Join us as we reinvent work so people everywhere can do their best work.
About The Role
HP IQs Wireless Technology Team works cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering Software Mechanical Engineering Product Design Industrial Design Program Management and Operations to develop next-generation wearable and AI-connected products.
As a Lead RF Systems &DesenseEngineer you will own the RF system architecture from concept through mass production. You will lead RF integration across Wi-Fi Bluetooth UWBNFCand emerging wireless technologies while driving RFdesense coexistence and wireless performance for highly integrated products.
What You Might Do
- Lead RF system architecture and integration for wearable and mobile platforms.
- Own RF desenseinvestigations and mitigation across the product lifecycle.
- Define RF specifications link budgets validation plansand performance targets.
- Lead coexistence strategy for Wi-Fi Bluetooth UWB NFCand other radios.
- Partner with antenna EE FW MEand silicon vendors tooptimizetotal wireless performance.
- Perform CST and ADS simulations for RF front-end couplingand matching optimization.
- Review PCB layouts for RF routing grounding shieldingand isolation.
- Lead RF bring-up characterization tuning and root-cause analysis.
- Drive OTA and conductedvalidation including TRP TIS sensitivity EVMthroughputand coexistence.
- Support FCC CE Wi-Fi Alliance Bluetooth SIG FiRaand NFC Forum certifications.
- Mentor engineers and establishRF design guidelines and best practices. Present technical recommendations to executive leadership.
Essential Qualifications
- 10yearsdeveloping RF systems for high-volume consumer electronicswearablesor mobile products.
- Expertisein RF fundamentals including impedance matching S-parameters link budgets EVM noise figurelinearityand receiver sensitivity.
- Deep expertisein RFdesenseanalysis and mitigation.
- Strong knowledge of RF coexistence mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
- Expert understanding of Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Bluetooth Classic & LEUWBand NFC.
- Hands-on experience with RF front-end design including PAs LNAs FEMs filters switchesand matching networks.
- Expertiseusing CST Studio Suite and Keysight ADS.
- Hands-on experience with VNA spectrum analyzer vector signal analyzer signal generatorsand OTA chambers.
- Strong understanding of EMI/EMC PCB layout groundingand shielding.
Preferred Skills
- Python or MATLAB automation.
- Cadence Allegro or equivalent PCB tools.
- Experience working with Qualcomm NXP Broadcom or Nordic.
- Knowledge of wearable RF architectures and compact antenna integration.
- Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional architecture decisions.
- Excellent debugging communicationand technical leadership skills.
Salary range: $180000 - $270000
Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications education experience knowledge and skills.
At HP IQ we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
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