Lead Radio Frequency Engineer
Team Summary
The Radio Frequency Engineering team plays a crucial role in the design and development of wireless devices at SQUAD. Our daily work focuses on driving ongoing projects with deep RF expertise including Antenna design, RF system-level optimisation, Signal Integrity, and EMI/EMC using physical laboratory equipment and advanced electromagnetic simulation tools.
Job Summary
As a Lead Radio Frequency Engineer, you will guide the team and drive engineering processes owning global initiatives, managing workload distribution, and optimizing resource allocation. Combining hands-on expertise with technical leadership, you will evaluate proposed solutions within active optimisation workflows and help shape the future of our wireless products.
Responsibilities and Duties
Team managing on broad area of responsibility including Antenna Design, Signal Integrity, EMI/EMC, RF System Design
Regular interaction with customers, scope of work and complexity analysis.
Cross expertise teams collaboration (EE/ME/PD/FW/SW)
Performing RF validation measurements and reports preparation
Schematic / Layout RF front-end simulation, design and optimisation
System level noise emission estimation and characterisation
Measurement equipment and RF chambers maintenance on site
Documenting of tests process, workflow alignments with reference to customer and projects requirements
Certification data review and analysing for world known regulatory domains
Qualifications and Skills
Solid knowledge in RF / Microwave / Antennas
Electromagnetic simulation software and tools (CST, HFSS) for initial design with further optimization
RF Measurement Equipment and Tools knowledge (VNA, SA, Power Meters etc.)
Boards bring-up experience
Conventional Wireless systems for consumer electronics PHY/MAC level knowledge (WiFi/BT/BLE/Sub-1GHz) +
Prototyping of antennas and PCB
Signal Integrity approaches experience
EMI/EMC certification/analysis on World Wide regulatory domain
Embedded RTOS configuration and flashing, linux based systems philosophy
Radar basics knowledge (architecture and data processing)
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced English (written and spoken) for cross-team technical collaboration.
We offer multiple benefits, that include
The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture and an individual approach to each team member
Competitive compensation and perks. Annual performance review
Gig-contract
21 paid vacation days per year, paid public holidays according to the Ukrainian legislation
Development opportunities like corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and free English classes as well as educational leaves
Medical insurance is provided from day one. Sick leaves and medical leaves are available
Free meals, fruits, and snacks when working in the office