What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Frequency Engineer position at Datavault AI, Inc.?
About Us: Datavault AI Inc. (formerly WiSA Technologies) is a leading innovator in immersive multichannel wireless audio, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and exceptional customer support. The company has organized its operations into two main divisions: Data Science and Acoustic Science. The Data Science division provides HPC software applications and Web 3.0 data management licenses for various industries including biotech, energy, education, fintech, real estate, and healthcare. The Acoustic Science division licenses spatial and multichannel HD sound transmission technologies, including ADIO®, WiSA®, and Sumerian® brands, serving industries such as sports & entertainment, events & venues, automotive, and finance.
Job Description: We are seeking an RF (radio frequency) engineer that will design, develop, and test systems that use radio waves, such as those for wireless communications, mobile phones, Wi-Fi, and satellite navigation. Key responsibilities include creating and improving RF circuits, ensuring reliable and efficient signal transmission, troubleshooting interference, and ensuring systems meet performance and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and development: Create RF systems, components, and circuitry like antennas, amplifiers, and filters.
- Testing and optimization: Analyze and test existing systems for performance, troubleshoot problems, and debug to improve efficiency.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to signal strength, interference, and other performance problems.
- Research and analysis: Gather data, research radio frequencies, and analyze information to improve designs for systems like radar, cellular components, and surveillance.
- Technical support: Provide guidance to other engineers and technicians and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
Key Skills and Knowledge:
- RF design
- Matching
- Filtering
- Calibration
- Regulatory
- Antennas
- Test Equipment
- RF Propagation
- Line-of-Sight Propagation
- Non-Line-of-Sight Propagation
- Link Budgets
- PHY Layer
- Signal Encoding/Decoding
- Diversity Methods
- Frame Format
- 802.11 Stack (above the PHY)
- SCSMA/CA (listen before talk collision avoidance)
- Rate adaptation
- MAC addressing
- Encryption hooks (WEP, WPA2, WPA3)
- Retransmissions
- Acknowledgments
- TCP and UDP
- IP addresses
- Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, ICMP
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
- Master’s or PhD preferred.
- 5 years' experience as an RF engineer in industry.
- Advanced knowledge of WIFI and RF networks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of RF hardware systems and testing equipment.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Good troubleshooting skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A fast-paced, high-impact work environment.
- Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership.
- The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact.
- A culture of innovation, ownership, and growth.