Lead RF Systems and Desense Engineer

HP Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$180,000–$270,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 24, 2027

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Above market

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About HP Inc.

HP Inc. is a global technology company that develops and sells personal computers, printers, and related supplies and services. Its products include laptops, desktops, workstations, and printing solutions for consumers and businesses worldwide.

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TL;DR · Lead RF Systems and Desense Engineer

Lead RF Systems and Desense Engineer- HP IQ joins the Wireless Technology Team to develop next-generation wearable and AI-connected products. This role involves owning the RF system architecture from concept through mass production, specifically focusing on integration for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, and NFC technologies. The engineer will manage desense investigations, define link budgets, lead coexistence strategies, and perform CST and ADS simulations for front-end optimization. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing PCB layouts, performing root-cause analysis, and driving OTA and conducted validation to meet FCC, CE, Wi-Fi Alliance, and Bluetooth SIG certifications. Required expertise includes RF fundamentals like S-parameters and EVM, as well as proficiency with VNA, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators. The role also involves mentoring engineers and providing technical recommendations to leadership while solving complex wireless performance challenges in highly integrated mobile platforms.

What you'll do

  • Own RF system architecture and integration for wearable and mobile platforms from concept through mass production.
  • Lead RF desense investigations and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Define RF specifications, link budgets, validation plans, and performance targets.
  • Develop coexistence strategies for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, and NFC technologies.
  • Perform CST and ADS simulations for front-end optimization, coupling, and matching.
  • Review PCB layouts for RF routing, grounding, shielding, and isolation.
  • Lead RF bring-up, characterization, tuning, and root-cause analysis.
  • Drive OTA and conducted validation to ensure compliance with FCC, CE, and industry certifications.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience developing RF systems for high-volume consumer electronics, wearables, or mobile products.
  • Expertise in RF fundamentals including impedance matching, S-parameters, link budgets, EVM, noise figure, linearity, and receiver sensitivity.
  • Deep expertise in RF desense analysis and mitigation.
  • Strong knowledge of RF coexistence mechanisms and mitigation techniques.
  • Expert understanding of Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth Classic & LE, UWB, and NFC.
  • Hands-on experience with RF front-end design including PAs, LNAs, FEMs, filters, switches, and matching networks.
  • Expertise using CST Studio Suite and Keysight ADS.
  • Hands-on experience with VNA, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer, signal generators, and OTA chambers.
  • Strong understanding of EMI/EMC, PCB layout, grounding, and shielding.
  • Python or MATLAB automation (preferred).
  • Cadence Allegro or equivalent PCB tools (preferred).
  • Experience working with Qualcomm, NXP, Broadcom, or Nordic (preferred).
  • Knowledge of wearable RF architectures and compact antenna integration (preferred).
  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional architecture decisions (preferred).
  • Excellent debugging, communication, and technical leadership skills (preferred).

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