Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Microsoft Surface RF HW Design and System Engineering team is responsible for the RF architecture, design, implementation, and commercialization of the 5G and Wireless Connectivity product portfolio. We are looking for a Senior Radio Frequency Designer with extensive industry experience to lead and contribute to the RF hardware design for our next generation of Surface devices. A mix of technical breadth and depth will allow you to work cross-functionally with different disciplines (Industrial Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, Software, Firmware, and manufacturing technology) to develop compelling innovative products.

As a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer, You will work across internal teams to manage RF systems, select key strategic components, and work with a motivated team to develop and deliver the product to the market. You will also use your product development experience to provide leadership and guidance to the RF team and development partners.

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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee schematics, PCB layout, and BOMs review to meet the design requirements.
• Produce EM and system level simulations to create RF lineup analysis and link budget ensuring robust design that achieves end-product certification and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with ME, EE, SW, design verification, manufacturing test, and other design disciplines to optimize the RF sub-system within the product from concept to completion in the factory, including addressing robust system integration to minimize RF desense.
• Provide support to the factory, regulatory (EMI, EMC) and reliability teams to achieve requirements associated to the RF sub-system.
• Manage the prototypes and evaluation of new product ideas or technology concepts.
• Oversee design/debug investigations and support development, maintenance, failure analysis, and resolution activities.
• Oversee project documentation including specifications, schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, schedules, and presentations to meet requirements and communicate the RF hardware design and its progress.
• Conduct design validation and characterization test campaign to ensure compliance to internal and industry specifications.
• Conduct circuit and sub-circuit level optimization including load-pull, matching, and tuning.
• Embody our Culture and

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