Electrical RF Engineer V

Job Title: Electrical RF Engineer V

Location: Redmond, WA/ Burlingame, CA (Onsite only)

Duration: Contract - 6 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and business needs

Pay Range: $70/hr $80/hr (W2)

Job ID: 408928

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer V with strong RF hardware design experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in RF schematics and layout, RF simulation and validation, and a proven ability to deliver reliable RF performance at the component, board, and system levels in consumer electronics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop RF schematics and layouts, and collaborate with vendors for DFM and manufacturing for research systems and devices.


• Perform RF link budget analysis and execute RF issue debugging in the lab.


• Conduct RF circuit and 3D EM simulations, perform performance tuning and optimization, and validate RF conducted performance.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure RF performance targets are met at component, board, and system levels.


• Work with antenna and test engineers to ensure overall system quality.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in RF hardware design for consumer electronics.


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience with RF front-end and SoC schematic, layout capture, and board bring-up.


• Hands-on use of RF lab equipment for device characterization, debug, and component/system performance validation.


• Proficiency with RF circuit and EM simulation software.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills:

• MS or PhD in RF/Electromagnetics.


• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.


• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout using Cadence or Altium.


• Experience in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or cellular RF module design, optimization, and validation.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field.


• Preferred: MS or PhD in RF/Electromagnetics.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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