Principal Senior Staff RF Hardware Engineer

Position Overview

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is an industry pioneer in intelligent device-to-cloud solutions that extend the network edge and deliver highly reliable internet access. Our innovative mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate advanced technologies such as 5G, 4G LTE, Wi‑Fi 6, SD‑WAN, SASE, and others. Inseego products and SaaS solutions are designed and developed in the USA.

Inseego is seeking a Principle Senior Staff RF Hardware Engineer to work onsite in San Diego, Ca. This role supports the hardware design of new and next‑generation high‑volume wireless communication products, with primary responsibility for leading RF front‑end and transmitter design. The engineer will develop RFFE architectures and schematics, collaborate on PCB layout, and optimize RF performance through simulation, matching, and board‑level validation. Responsibilities include testing and validating designs against LTE, UMTS, 5G‑NR, and Wi‑Fi specifications, supporting RFQs and new product opportunities, and working closely with customers, vendors, and certification teams to resolve technical issues.

Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $130,000–$175,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design of RF front end / transmitter in high‑volume wireless communication devices
• Generate RFFE architecture and schematics, and collaborate on PCB layout
• Test and validate products in compliance with LTE, UMTS, 5G‑NR, and Wi‑Fi specifications, as well as environmental and internal electrical/mechanical requirements
• Generate internal design specifications and documentation as necessary
• Provide technical support for new product opportunities and RFQs
• Participate in design and milestone reviews
• Optimize PCB board RF performance through simulation and RF matching optimization
• Work with customers to integrate wireless communication devices into their products
• Collaborate with vendors for component selection and timely resolution of issues
• Mentor junior engineers

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 9 years of experience in wireless device design and RF hardware design
• Experience in 5G‑NR and LTE or WCDMA
• Experience in RF lab equipment use
• Experience in TX, RX, and synthesizer chains
• Experience in Zero‑IF design, RF calibration, and system testing
• Proficient in using Qualcomm tools – QXDM, QDART, QRCT
• Experience with setup and testing using 4G/5G callbox
• Experience working with certification engineers to meet requirements and resolve issues
• Superior problem-solving skills at board level with strong layout skills
• Responsibilities: Schedule driven self‑starter with good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering is highly preferred
• Cadence experience is a plus