Hardware Design Engineer - Cellular Base Stations

GreenWave Radios

$140K — $190K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in mixed signal circuit design
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable expertise
  • Demonstrated success in PCB schematic and layout design, especially for high-speed and RF/analog applications
  • Proficient with Cadence Allegro software
  • Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management
  • Familiar with PCB fabrication processes and design for manufacturability best practices
  • Strong background in analog and digital electronics
  • Mentoring experience with junior designers
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills across various technical domains

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end PCB implementation from concept to production
  • Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base stations
  • Collaborate on floor planning and PCB constraints for effective integration
  • Lead schematic capture and PCB layout reviews
  • Optimize PCB stack-up for enhanced performance and reduced costs
  • Maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
  • Drive PCB development processes to enhance quality and productivity
  • Facilitate PCB vendor engagement through DFM review
  • Assist in board bring-up and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Competitive pre-IPO stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Flexible working environment fostering innovation
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for design
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Hardware Design Engineer 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 SerDes, 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.
What You'll Do
  • Own PCB implementation 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
What You Bring
  • 12+ years designing mixed signal circuits in an engineering role
  • 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
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills - you'll work daily with experts across multiple domains
Nice to Have
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints
  • Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic capture, layout optimization, or DFM checking
  • Comfort using AI copilots (e.g., Cadence's AI/ML-enabled Allegro features, or general LLM tools) to speed up documentation, datasheet parsing, or design-rule research
  • General comfort adopting AI-augmented workflows to boost design productivity - this is a plus, not a requirement, for the right hands-on RF/analog expert
Compensation and Benefits

At InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, our total rewards package includes both a competitive base salary and pre-IPO stock options. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including market conditions, interview performance, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. For detailed information on our benefits programs, please visit our website.

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