RF Hardware Engineer

Capgemini

Full-time - Mid Level

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The RF Hardware Engineer will lead the design and development of Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) for advanced wireless communication systems. This role requires a strong background in RF/analog circuit design and PCB layout, along with experience in wireless communication protocols. The engineer will collaborate with a multi-functional team to ensure high-performance and reliable RRHs that meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical engineers to ensure detailed integration and efficient performance of the RRH system.
• Develop and implement test plans to validate RRH performance, compliance with industry standards, and reliability under various environmental conditions.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and components to improve RRH performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and field teams during product introduction and deployment.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and user manuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in hardware design, with a focus on RF/analog circuits.
• Strong understanding of RF/microwave theory, transmission line theory, and antenna theory.
• Proficiency in using schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
• Experience in circuit and layout simulations.
• Experience with PCB layout guidelines and standard processes for high-speed, high-frequency designs.
• Familiarity with LTE, 5G and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-functional environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with RRH design or other wireless infrastructure equipment.
• Knowledge of power amplifier design, LDMOS/GaN technology, and RF power management.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) and FPGA-based design.
• Experience with thermal design and analysis for electronic systems.

Benefits

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief