Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from RADAR
Job overview
The RF Engineer at RADAR is responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing RFID Reader RF circuits to enhance real-time product visibility in retail, impacting the company's technology leadership and product performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves owning RF design for RFID Readers, collaborating cross-functionally to define requirements, designing and debugging RF transceivers, selecting components, simulating circuits, implementing validation tests, and supporting regulatory and manufacturing processes.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $180,000 to $260,000 depending on location and experience, plus equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan, flexible time off, and paid parental leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field (M.S. preferred), 7+ years in RF design, expertise in wireless communications and RF electronics, proficiency with RF lab equipment and simulation tools, and strong communication skills.
Work environment and culture
RADAR values a mission-driven, collaborative, high-impact culture with clear communication, work-life balance, diversity, and empathy-driven design focused on user needs.
Company information
RADAR is a fast-growing startup transforming physical retail with RFID and AI technology, backed by over $104M in funding and working with major global retailers to improve inventory and checkout experiences.
Job location and travel
The position is based in either the San Diego or Sunnyvale office with a high-tech startup environment.
Unique job features
The job offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RFID and phased array radio technology in a collaborative startup setting focused on innovation and impact.
Company overview
Radar is a location data infrastructure company that provides tools for developers to build location-based experiences. They offer services like geofencing, location tracking, and insights to help businesses understand and engage with their customers based on location data. Radar makes money through subscription-based pricing models for their software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, catering to various industries including retail, travel, and logistics. Founded in 2016, the company has quickly become a key player in the location data space, partnering with major brands to enhance their location-based capabilities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in RF design, specifically your experience with 900MHz FPGA-based RFID Reader systems and phased array radios with multiple antennas, as described in the job posting at RADAR.
Emphasize your collaborative skills by detailing your experience working cross-functionally with software, QA, hardware, antenna, FPGA engineering, and operations teams to optimize system performance.
Apply through multiple channels including RADAR's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and increase your chances of being noticed for the RF Engineer role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current RADAR employees in the RF or engineering divisions, using ice breakers such as commenting on RADAR’s innovative use of RFID and AI in retail or asking about their experience working on phased array radio projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key technical terms from the job description like 'RF transceiver design,' 'phase locked loops (PLL),' 'low noise amplifiers (LNA),' 'RF simulation tools,' and 'RF validation tests' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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