Cariadinc

Cariadinc

Sr Staff Engineer, RF Validation

Mountain View, CA · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$182k-$264kDetected 71 days ago
PythonC++MATLABNegotiationPCB DesignEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringSensors5G/LTECommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This role focuses on ensuring robust RF performance, EMI/EMC compliance, and seamless integration into automotive hardware platforms.
  • In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $182,310.00 - $264,195.00.
  • We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute RF validation test plans to ensure performance and reliability
  • Conduct RF measurements and troubleshooting to identify issues and optimize performance
  • Perform EMI/EMC testing and ensure compliance with automotive standards
  • Document test results and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvements
  • Support RF architecture and design decisions for automotive hardware platforms
  • Collaborate with design teams to define RF specifications and validation requirements
  • Design & Development
  • The position requires close collaboration with design engineers, suppliers, and validation teams to deliver high-quality RF solutions for connected vehicles.

Requirements

  • working knowledge of C/C++
  • ​Occasional travel may be required
  • ​Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • ​ Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • You, the applicant, will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

Nice to have

  • ​ 10+ years of experience in RF design, testing, and validation (automotive background preferred)

Skills

  • Analytical and conceptual thinking
  • Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
  • Integration - joining people, processes or systems
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Strategic/visionary minded
  • Highly skilled with RF test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
  • Familiarity with wireless standards (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G)
  • Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance, testing, and mitigation techniques
  • Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent)
  • Background in automotive RF applications (V2X, telematics, infotainment, radar, connectivity)
  • ​Required Specialized
  • Programming/scripting: Python, MATLAB; working knowledge of C/C++

Compensation

  • Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training.
  • In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $182,310.00 - $264,195.00.
  • CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package.
  • We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group.
  • Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun.
  • To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year.

Equal opportunity

  • CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • We emphasize the importance of compliance with export control and sanctions laws as a fundamental aspect of our operations
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