RF Systems Engineer

Role Summary

As an RF Engineer, you will be a key member of the hardware team by helping to create innovative systems including smart cameras, asset trackers and various other wireless based devices. Approaching challenges with insight and creativity in equal measure, together we will find solutions without compromise to values or quality. Driven by data and quantifiable metrics, you will collaborate cross functionally emphasizing engineering excellence within the team.

The Engineering team is looking for passionate, self-motivated individuals to work on overall system performance of multi-radio coexistence for various wireless technologies (Cellular, Wi-Fi, BT, GPS and NFC, etc.). Reporting to the head of electrical engineering. This engineer will be responsible for defining RF requirements and tests plans, perform or lead RF testing and debug, and cooperating with teams to define manufacturing line tests and processes.

Responsibilities

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• Design, implement, and measure passive/active RF subsystems, including modules based on wifi, BT/BLE, LTE, GNSS and ISM band technologies and frequencies
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• Be responsible for hardware designs from requirements definition through manufacturing, bring-up, and qualification testing
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• Integrate these systems into the our devices by working closely with antenna designers, electrical and mechanical engineers
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• System budgeting of gain, noise, linearity, distortion, interference, capacity (link budgeting)
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• Debug issues including receiver sensitivity(desense) and radiated power issues
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• Review layout and provide recommendations to mitigate potential noise and power issues

Requirements

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• 4+ years of RF systems experience
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• You have a solid understanding of RF system design including system-level grounding, shielding, isolation and electromagnetic interference mitigation.
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• You have a deep understanding of RF link budget, Rx gain line-up, Rx AGC operation and optimization techniques for different jammer conditions.
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• You understand RF component characteristics and have experience using lab equipment including spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, and/or packet sniffer.
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• Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing RF hardware for microwave frequencies
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• You have a BS/MS in EE, physics or equivalent

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of KeepTruckin's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

About the Company

KeepTruckin builds technology using the latest advancements in AI and computer vision to improve the safety and efficiency of businesses with vehicles. Over one million drivers and 100,000 companies across every industry trust KeepTruckin’s integrated platform to power their operations, prevent accidents and reduce costs.

At KeepTruckin, we see our hard work rewarded in tangible ways every day, and we believe that intelligence is most powerful when paired with humility. We’re motivated by the opportunity to save lives on the road while impacting and improving every facet of multiple trillion-dollar industries that keep our physical economy moving. KeepTruckin is proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 company, Forbes Best Startup Employer 2020, and an Inc Magazine Best Place to Work.