Senior RF Test & PCB Design Engineer

West Coast Consulting Llc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cadence Allegro, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), Hardware Development, Manufacturing, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), OrCAD, Oscilloscope, Predictive Modeling, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board Design, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Simulation, Spectrum Analyzers, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Suite, Testing
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Onsite in San Jose, CA

Description:
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in RF PCB design and hardware development.
Tools: Expert-level proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD and Ansys HFSS (or equivalent EM simulation tools).
RF Fundamentals: Strong knowledge of RF theory, including S-parameters, transmission line theory, matching networks, and de-embedding techniques.
Lab Expertise: Extensive experience with RF test equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes) and high-speed probing techniques.
Materials Knowledge: Deep understanding of PCB stack-ups, dielectric materials (e.g., Rogers, Megtron), and manufacturing constraints for high-frequency PCB designs.

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)
Automation: Proficiency in Python or C# for developing automated test suites to increase characterization throughput.
Data Science for RF: Experience applying AI/ML models for predictive maintenance of test setups or for signal classification.
Wafer-Level Testing: Experience with manual or semi-automated RF probe stations for on-wafer die characterization.

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West Coast Consulting Llc