Full-Time

Sr RF Engineer

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Universal Electronics

Universal Electronics

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and manufactures smart home technologies

Energy
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$160k - $180kAnnually

Senior

Orange, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Santa Ana, CA.

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Hardware Engineering

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Requirements
  • Work with lead Electrical Engineers to design and specify RF circuits in new products, including PCB transmission lines, SMD RF component values and their placement, PCB antenna types, dimensions, and placement options.
  • Use Schematic Capture and Layout design tools.
  • Use HFSS or an equivalent EM simulation tool to drive and optimize PCB antenna dimensions and placement to achieve the desired radiation pattern and efficiency.
  • Use a VNA and S Parameters to measure and optimize hardware prototype impedance matching.
  • Use RF analyzers, power meters, and signal generators to make and optimize standard conducted RF receiver and transmitter measurements to validate Radio-to-Antenna RF circuit performance.
  • Define new product RF validation and manufacturing tests and acceptance criteria.
  • Troubleshoot RF and EMC problems.
  • Write and present RF test reports sharing insights to drive new designs.
  • Serve as the RF subject matter lead at our Santa Ana Engineering center.
  • Ability to integrate proven radio ICs, modules, and PCB antennas into high-volume consumer and commercial products.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate RF and design engineering leadership and skills that meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Self-motivated, innovative, and persistent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage several assignments with varying scope and complexity.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Ability to effectively present technical concepts, ideas, and information in terms that both engineers and non-engineers can understand.
Responsibilities
  • Hand’s-on experience with Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth/BLE, Z-Wave transceiver IC front ends, transmitters, crystal oscillators, impedance matching networks, transmission lines, basic PCB antennas, and RF ground design.
  • Skills in 2.4GHz PCB trace Dipole, Monopole, Inverted F, and chip antenna simulation, design, measurement, and optimization.
  • RF circuit design and antenna simulation experience with HFSS, ADS, EM Pro, or equivalent tools.
  • Ability to conduct EM simulations and support hardware validation tests of PCB antenna return loss, gain, efficiency, radiation pattern, and system TRP.
  • Experience making RF measurements such as fundamental and harmonic power, receiver sensitivity, S Parameters for impedance matching, antenna return loss, etc.
  • Hands-on experience with common hand tools, soldering SMD components and RF test equipment, including Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Vector Signal Generator, EM probes, Oscilloscopes, etc.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Zigbee/802.15.4, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, BLE, and Sub-GHz wireless technologies, protocols, and RF analysis tools is preferred.
  • Advanced RF test skills, including the ability to write low-level programming and test scripts is preferred.
  • Experience with Monte Carlo component sensitivity analysis preferred.
  • Familiarity with measurement methods of regulatory groups such as FCC, CE, UL, etc is preferred.
  • Analog and digital circuit design and troubleshooting related to electronic devices is preferred.
  • Experience with microcontroller-based systems, preferably ARM preferred.
  • Basic wired connectivity and communication skills with emphasis on UART, RS485, I2C, and SPI preferred.
Universal Electronics

Universal Electronics

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Universal Electronics Inc. specializes in smart home technology and wireless control solutions. The company designs and manufactures products such as smart thermostats, remote controls, and HVAC systems, which enhance home entertainment and smart home experiences. Their products work by transforming traditional devices into smart, connected solutions that can be controlled remotely or through cloud-based services like QuickSet Cloud, which integrates various content sources and services. Unlike many competitors, UEI focuses on both hardware and software, providing comprehensive solutions for consumer electronics and hospitality industries. The company's goal is to promote sustainability by creating energy-efficient products, such as occupancy-aware smart thermostats, that help reduce energy consumption.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • UEI's expansion of QuickSet Widget Pro enhances smart home device control.
  • The launch of QuickSet homeSense technology showcases UEI's innovation at CES.
  • UEI's sustainability report highlights its commitment to environmental standards.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging smart home technology companies could erode market share.
  • Potential patent litigation risks, as seen in the case against Roku, could be costly.
  • Dependence on key partnerships, like with Immersion Corporation, poses risks if they falter.

What makes Universal Electronics unique

  • UEI's QuickSet Cloud offers seamless interoperability for smart home devices.
  • The company has a broad portfolio of patented wireless control technologies.
  • UEI's commitment to sustainability is evident in its energy-efficient smart thermostats.

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