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RF Systems Engineer

SimpliSafe

Location:
United States , Boston

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

118600.00 - 174000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As an RF Systems Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for RF product development and validation at SimpliSafe. You help design and build SimpliSafe’s RF capabilities in our goal to have the best-in-class wireless connectivity in the industry. You will work closely with the engineering teams to choose chipsets as well as optimize mechanical and electrical designs for RF performance. You will also lead and guide our ODMs design partners in the design, test, and qualification on new products.

Job Responsibility:

Own SimpliSafe’s RF performance across products. Optimizing performance for WiFi, BLE, Radar, Proprietary SubG protocols, Wi-SUN, LoRa, etc
Build SimpliSafe’s RF testing capabilities including test plans and equipment selection
Manage ODMs and third-party labs in the design and testing products and antennas
Characterize and compare different wireless chipsets and drive selection
Characterize and compare antenna performances and drive selection
Review PRDs, and author RF technical requirements to meet product requirements.
Root causing RF field related issues.
Work with Electrical Engineers to optimize board layouts for RF and immunity.
Work with Mechanical Engineers to optimize design and mechanical structure for RF
Evaluate and recommend new radio technologies and chipset for SimpliSafe products and roadmap.

Requirements:

Deep expertise in: Radio and front-end design and validation in 400MHz to 70GHz ISM bands
Encoding methods and modulation schemes such as OFDM, Frequency hopping, QAM, GFSK, UWB, convolution encoding, STBC
RF emission requirements and testing for FCC, ETSI, Radio and Emission qualifications.
Debugging RF issues. Setting up, running and evaluating of TIS, TRP, BER, Return Loss, Desense, radiation patterns, etc
RF simulation tools like CST or HFSS
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in RF/Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, development, and validation, with a proven track record of bringing products to market.
Proficient with the operation of RF instruments such as signal generator, vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meter, IQxel, etc
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with an ability to tackle complex, ambiguous problems.

Nice to have:

Familiarity with one more common MAC Layer protocols. WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Z-wave etc or be willing to learn and build expertise in this area.
Familiarity with MAC level protocol analyzers
Familiarity with Cellular communications
C or python coding experience.
Familiarity with MATLAB

What we offer:

A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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