B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
5+ years in RF systems engineering with leadership aspirations
End-to-end hardware development experience, including circuit-level fluency
Proven track record in navigating the full hardware lifecycle
Ability to translate customer requirements into engineering deliverables
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Experience with 5G systems, including O-RAN or macro radio architectures
Responsibilities
Own architecture, integration, and verification for product scope
Translate operational and customer requirements into engineering deliverables
Manage and mentor a small team of systems engineers
Drive hardware-software alignment and coordinate with Test and Operations
Define design protocols and ensure production readiness outcomes
Benefits
Work on impactful new technology
Opportunities for learning and advancement in a flexible environment
Collaborate with passionate co-workers
Company-wide celebration of progress
Pre-IPO equity
401K with automatic match
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Manager of RF Hardware Systems Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role driving systems engineering for Eridan's radio product lines. This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to stay deeply engaged in RF hardware design-architecture, lab work, and integration-while taking the next step in their career to mentor and manage a small team. You will serve as the engineering owner of system-level specifications, translating customer needs into rigorous deliverables and ensuring seamless alignment across hardware, software, and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Hands-On Design
Own the architecture, integration, and verification for your product scope. Personally engage in lab work (RF debug, board bring-up) and drive the resolution of cross-subsystem technical issues.
Requirements Ownership
Take full ownership of system-level specifications, serving as the bridge between Solutions Engineering and R&D. Translate operational and customer requirements into rigorous engineering deliverables.
Team Leadership
Step up to manage and mentor a small team of systems engineers (2 - 3 direct reports), taking ownership of their technical guidance and career development.
Cross-Functional Execution
Drive hardware-software alignment by clearly translating hardware design decisions into actionable requirements for software/firmware teams, and coordinate with Test and Operations on qualification activities.
Manufacturing & Vendor Ownership
Define standardized design protocols and conduct thorough internal reviews. Take complete responsibility for production readiness design outcomes, ensuring internal processes set external partners up for success.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience & Leadership: 5+ years in RF systems engineering (at the radio unit, subsystem, or component level) with a strong desire to step into a leadership role and manage a small team
Hands-on RF Design: End-to-end hardware development experience (schematic to PCB)-featuring circuit-level fluency in transceiver architectures, cellular TDD/FDD systems, layout impedance best practices, and power distribution analysis (not solely system-level oversight)
Product Lifecycle: Proven track record of navigating the full hardware lifecycle, scaling products from initial conceptual prototypes to robust, high-volume production-ready designs
Requirements & Integration: Proven ability to translate customer requirements into rigorous engineering deliverables and drive complex hardware/software co-development
Communication & Assertiveness: Strong communication skills across cross-functional audiences, including the ability to push back and firmly hold a technical position during rigorous systems design meetings
5G Radio Hardware: Experience with 5G systems, including O-RAN, small cell, or macro radio architectures
Nice to Have
Experience at a startup or growth-stage hardware company
Experience with CU/DU/RU integration
Strong understanding of communications theory
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#, MATLAB) for automation and testing
Work on new technology that will make a significant impact on global infrastructure
Ability to learn, develop, and advance within a flexible environment
Collaborate with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers
Celebrate progress company-wide
Pre-IPO equity
401K with automatic match
Health, Vision and Dental insurance
Salary Range
Given our anticipated growth, we are open to hiring individuals with varying levels of experience to fill this role. Salary will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and other relevant factors. The base salary range for the primary location of this role is between $160,000 and $190,000 plus stock options and benefits.
