Sr. RF Design Engineer

 Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents. 

For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. 

Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! 

Are you a seasoned hardware engineer with a passion for wireless communication product design? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can drive projects independently and collaborate with industry leaders like Verizon, AT&T, Google, Apple, and NCR? Join our innovative company and lead the development of cutting-edge wireless communication devices used in IoT and metering applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of electronic hardware for wireless communication devices, focusing on IoT and metering applications.
• Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new hardware components and technologies to enhance our product offerings.
• Design Validation: Design and execute experiments to validate electronics design, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide technical support to product management, manufacturing, and third-party collaborators.
• PCB & Documentation: Oversee the preparation of PCB layouts and detailed PCBA drawings and schematics.
• Component Management: Manage component selection and documentation, ensuring adherence to project requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead innovative technology development and validation efforts.
• Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering their growth and preparing them for independent design work.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Expertise: Extensive experience in RF, analog, and digital electronic hardware design.
• Communication Technologies: In-depth knowledge of communication technologies such as RF Mesh (Wi-SUN), Cellular (LTE M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth/BLE.
• Simulation Tools: Proficiency in computer-aided simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE, LTSPICE, MATLAB, CST, HFSS).
• Lab Equipment: Strong familiarity with common lab test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, waveform generators).
• Programming: Skilled in computer programming and scripting languages, including Python, C, C++, and Bash.
• Communication: Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Documentation: Experience generating technical documentation and working with product management to establish product requirements.
• Development Processes: Proficiency with development processes, tools, and frameworks relevant to hardware design and validation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to understand and analyze data to solve problems and support design decisions.
• Experience: 6 - 10 years of hardware design or development experience in the electronics field.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field