What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer- RF position at Philips?
Job Title
Electrical Engineer- RF
Job Description
In this role as an Electrical Engineer, you will lead RF and wireless system design across the full product lifecycle—from early architecture and advanced development through validation, deployment, and field support. You will focus on enabling reliable, secure wireless data transmission for patient monitoring systems, including development of robust, low-power communication solutions.
Your Role
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an office role
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
The pay range for this position in Orlando, Florida is $99,000 to $158,000.00
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Orlando, Florida.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Electrical Engineer- RF
Job Description
In this role as an Electrical Engineer, you will lead RF and wireless system design across the full product lifecycle—from early architecture and advanced development through validation, deployment, and field support. You will focus on enabling reliable, secure wireless data transmission for patient monitoring systems, including development of robust, low-power communication solutions.
Your Role
- Lead the design and integration of RF and wireless communication systems, with expertise in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi (802.11), and custom wireless protocols, including antenna selection, matching, and optimization.
- Design and implement low-power embedded wireless sensor networks, including experience developing or working with custom packet structures and communication protocols for efficient data transmission.
- Drive RF system architecture, including link budget analysis, interference mitigation, and coexistence strategies in complex environments.
- Own schematic capture and guide RF-aware mixed-signal PCB layout, ensuring controlled impedance, signal integrity, grounding strategies, and strong antenna performance in collaboration with PCB vendors.
- EMI/EMC design, testing, and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and robust product performance.
- Translate system requirements into detailed hardware specifications, while collaborating with firmware and systems teams.
- Support field troubleshooting and performance optimization of wireless systems, including debugging connectivity, packet loss, and interference-related issues.
- You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (3 with a Master’s), with strong emphasis on RF/wireless systems or embedded communications
- Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries is preferred
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an office role
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
- Learn more about our business.
- Discover our rich and exciting history.
- Learn more about our purpose.
- Learn more about our culture.
The pay range for this position in Orlando, Florida is $99,000 to $158,000.00
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Orlando, Florida.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $99,000 - $158,000