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Alarm.com

Device Engineer II (RF/EMC)

Tysons, Virginia · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$88k-$123kDetected 1 day ago
PythonANSYSPCB DesignEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringLoad TestingTest Automation5G/LTEResearchCommunicationCollaboration

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About the role

  • Antenna matching, characterization, and placement in the product enclosure.
  • Antenna and EMI simulation with Ansys HFSS and SIwave.
  • Test automation for repeatable measurements.

Responsibilities

  • Independently plan and perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing on multi-radio hardware against product specifications and regulatory requirements (FCC, ISED, CE/RED).
  • Document and analyze results
  • state the impact on product performance and communicate findings to design and program teams.
  • Design and tune antenna matching networks, single- and multi-band, and characterize antennas in the product enclosure.
  • Troubleshoot RF performance and EMC failures, propose design changes, and verify them on the bench.
  • Support certification testing: prepare samples, write test instructions, and witness testing at external laboratories.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects.
  • Document and analyze results; state the impact on product performance and communicate findings to design and program teams.
  • RF front-end and EMI design reviews, and design fixes proven on the bench.
  • Regulatory certification support (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) at external laboratories.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, with coursework or experience in RF, microwave, or EMC.
  • 2+ years of hands-on RF or EMC testing
  • Experience reading schematics and PCB layouts.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Multi-band antenna matching and antenna characterization (efficiency, gain, pattern) in an anechoic chamber.
  • Electromagnetic simulation with Ansys HFSS, SIwave, or similar tools.
  • Schematic capture or PCB layout of RF circuits, e.g. in Altium.
  • Regulatory certification processes and standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and preparing devices for external laboratories.
  • Python scripting to automate lab tests and data processing, including with AI-assisted tools.
  • WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?
  • Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.

Compensation

  • $88,300 - $122,550 USD
  • The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package.
  • Base Salary Range

Benefits

  • Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically-in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work.
  • The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave.
  • To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Company info

  • Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work. - Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.
  • However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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