Sr. RF Engineer

Ericsson
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Boise
Jul 02, 2025
Grow with us! This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite at the Ericsson office located in Boise, Idaho and relocation is not offered for this position. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is at the forefront of wireless WAN infrastructure innovation. As part of our WWAN Engineering organization, we are seeking an experienced RF engineer to help us continue our rapid growth and our enviable track record of creating devices that "that just work." You will work with a small, growing team of talented and experienced hardware engineers developing state-of-the-art router products that include Cellular, Wi-Fi, GNSS, and Bluetooth radios requiring multiple antennas coexistent in single housing. Our organization thrives on collaboration, and you'll work closely with other technical leaders and teams to ensure alignment and co-development of pioneering "cellular first" solutions. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, a division within Ericsson, is the global leader in cloud-delivered and cellular-enabled network solutions. What you will do: In this role, you will help define antenna requirements, collaborate with our vendor's antenna designers, and work with ODMs and test houses to characterize antenna performance. You will define EMI requirements, confirm EMI performance, and occasionally help our JDMs find solutions to EMI problems. You will ascertain radio coexistence issues and prescribe mitigation solutions for coexistence problems that arise. You will define OTA and other pretesting requirements to gain confidence that our new products can pass cellular carrier certification and regulatory testing with an industry-leading margin. You will review schematics to evaluate ODM designs of RF circuitry. You will be challenged to keep yourself informed on the latest Cellular, Wi-Fi, GNSS, and Bluetooth developments including new technologies and operating frequencies. You will work with other hardware and non-hardware engineers (firmware, software, sales, etc.) in the company to answer questions that arise regarding RF performance. The skills you bring: 10+ years of RF Engineering experience in an R&D environment Experience with antenna design and test Experience with EMI measurement, solutions, and test Experience with RF circuit design and test Experience with RF board layout and test Experience with RF test equipment Experience with Cellular Radios is a strong plus Excellent communications skills defining requirements, explaining requirements and conveying RF-related information to non-RF engineers and product managers Experience with Wi-Fi GNSS and Bluetooth is a plus Experience with Carrier Certification with the North American carriers is a plus BS degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on electromagnetics and/or microwave engineering required, master's degree preferred Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (high energy and optimistic perspective) Ability to seek product and process improvements via future planning, forward thinking, as well as tracking industry technology trends Ability to travel occasionally Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: United States (US) \|\| Boise (ID) Job details: Developer Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals. Your Pay The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Your Health Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits. Your Time Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay. Additional Benefits Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.