RF Hardware Engineer

Company Overview

Our client is a U.S.-based technology company specializing in smart security, IoT, and connected device platforms used by millions of residential and commercial users worldwide.

The company develops a broad range of intelligent devices including smart cameras, wireless sensors, gateways, and cloud-connected systems, with strong focus on product quality, wireless performance, and scalable deployment.

Taiwan serves as a key hardware engineering and manufacturing hub, working closely with global R&D teams and ODM partners to support new product development and mass production.

Job Summary

The RF Hardware Engineer will be responsible for RF system validation, wireless performance evaluation, and RF-related engineering reviews for connected IoT and smart security products.

This role focuses heavily on RF test planning, TRP/TIS validation review, ODM technical management, and third-party lab coordination to ensure products meet wireless performance and certification requirements.

The engineer will work closely with U.S.-based engineering teams, ODM partners, and external test laboratories, requiring strong technical ownership, hands-on RF validation capability, and excellent English communication skills in a global development environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage RF validation activities for wireless IoT and smart security products
• Define RF test plans, validation methodology, and performance criteria for product development and mass production
• Independently execute and analyze RF measurements and wireless performance testing
• Review TRP / TIS test results and coordinate with ODMs and third-party certification laboratories
• Support RF debugging, issue analysis, and performance optimization during EVT / DVT / PVT stages
• Collaborate with EE, antenna, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout product development
• Evaluate RF-related risks and provide recommendations for design improvements
• Support regulatory and certification activities including FCC / CE wireless requirements
• Drive technical discussions with ODM partners and global engineering teams to ensure project execution and product quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in RF hardware engineering or wireless product development
• Strong hands-on experience with RF validation and wireless performance testing
• Solid understanding of TRP / TIS testing methodologies and OTA validation processes
• Experience defining RF test plans and independently executing RF-related measurements
• Familiarity with wireless technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, LTE, or NFC
• Good understanding of hardware development flow including EVT / DVT / PVT and NPI processes
• Experience working with ODM partners and third-party RF certification labs
• Strong debugging and problem-solving capability for RF performance issues
• Fluent English communication skills with the ability to work directly with native English-speaking teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with smart cameras, IoT devices, or wireless consumer electronics products
• Familiarity with antenna integration and RF system-level optimization
• Experience supporting FCC / CE wireless certifications
• Experience working in global cross-functional engineering environments
• Knowledge of RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and OTA chambers

Career Development

• This role offers strong exposure to global IoT product development and wireless system engineering, with future growth opportunities toward:
  • Senior RF Engineer
  • RF Technical Lead
  • Wireless System Architect
  • RF Validation Manager
  • Global Hardware Engineering roles

Post Time｜2026/05/19