RF/Module Engineer

Tive

$130K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in cellular device engineering, with hands-on work at both RF and module layers
  • Experience shipping at least one cellular product through full carrier certification
  • Strong fundamentals in antenna and RF technology
  • Fluency with LTE-M, NB-IoT, and Cat-1 cellular technologies
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous problems in a small team setting

Responsibilities

  • Own module design and selection across different platforms
  • Conduct antenna design and tuning in challenging RF environments
  • Drive global carrier certification and network approvals
  • Debug connectivity issues in the field
  • Optimize power consumption to meet battery life goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for performance and quality assurance
  • Coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers on testing and production

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be part of a potentially career-defining company
  • Autonomy and resources for innovative development
  • Supportive global team environment
  • Flexible office-based or hybrid work arrangements
  • Competitive equity offering for employee ownership in company growth
Full Job Description
As an RF/Module Engineer, you'll own hardware design of our connectivity modules- from concept through production and support. What You'll Do • Own module design/selection and second-sourcing decisions across platforms • Antenna design/tuning in difficult RF environments • Drive carrier certification and network approvals globally • Debug field connectivity issues • Optimize module power consumption to meet battery life targets • Partner with other teams throughout development to ensure performance and quality • Work directly with vendors and our CMs on test coverage and production yield Our ideal candidate has: • 8+ years in cellular device engineering, with hands-on work at both the RF and module layers • Shipped at least one cellular product through full carrier certification • Strong antenna and RF fundamentals • Fluency with cellular technology and landscape LTE-M/NB-IoT/Cat-1 • Comfortable owning ambiguous problems on a small team Nice to Have • Global deployment experience across fragmented band and roaming environments • Battery-powered, duty-cycled device design • Experience working with an offshore CM Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 base salary The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. What does Tive offer? • A chance to join what may very well turn out to be the most important company in your career. • The autonomy and resources to build what you know how to build. • Work with a committed global team that have each others back. • Office-based or hybrid options. Your choice. • Competitive equity to ensure all of our employees have a sense of ownership in the long-term success of Tive's growth.

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