Founding RF Hardware Engineer

An innovative technology and consulting firm is hiring a Founding RF Hardware Engineer to pioneer and prototype next-generation RF and SDR systems tightly integrated with AI. This is a unique opportunity to be one of the very first RF hardware engineers, shaping the hardware culture and technical direction from the ground up. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with antennas, filters, amplifiers, and SDR platforms (USRP, Ettus, HackRF), collect and analyze RF data, tune front ends, and deploy real-time signal-processing pipelines on embedded or edge devices.

As the founding RF hardware engineer, you’ll be empowered to make critical architectural and design decisions, working alongside top AI and data science teams to deliver high-impact solutions for federal and enterprise clients. You’ll have the freedom to drive technical innovation, take ownership of projects, and directly see the results of your work on real-world applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 years professional experience in RF hardware engineering
• In-depth expertise with SDR platforms
• Strong skills working hands-on with antennas, filters, and amplifiers
• Track record of deploying real-time signal-processing pipelines
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Background integrating hardware with AI/ML workflows
• Experience designing for embedded or edge systems
• Familiarity with large-scale or federal/enterprise deployments
• Programming for SDR (Python, C , or similar languages)
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% RF Hardware (SDR, antennas, amplifiers, filters)
• 25% Signal Processing & Data Analysis
• 15% AI Integration and Prototyping
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On, Technical Execution
• 10% Practice or Project Management
• 20% Team Collaboration (especially with AI/data teams)
  
  

The Offer

• Bonus eligible
  
  

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Stock Options
  
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorships.

Posted By: Kendall Whitman