Advanced RF/Antenna Engineer

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

As an Advanced RF/Antenna Engineer, you will own highly complex, board-level RF circuit and antenna designs from initial architecture and simulation through to lab debugging, regulatory compliance, and global factory bring-up. You are responsible for designing transmitters, receivers, and Antennas in the 800MHz to 8GHz range, while contributing directly to Zebra's future technology roadmap. In this hands-on role you will have the ability to innovate at the cutting edge of location technology and actively generate high-impact patents.

• Come join us!
• This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in our Holtsville, NY (Long Island) office, 2 days remote (US).

Job Responsibilities

• RF Receiver, Transmitter, and Antenna design, analysis and product integration.
• Conducts RF system implementation throughout a product design cycle.
• Designs Power Supplies, and other supporting circuits.
• Handles part selection, prototyping, factory bring up and lab bench debug and root cause analysis.
• Works with internal cross-functional teams and external JDM/CMs to successfully bring RFID products to market.
• Supports EMI/EMC trouble shooting and validation.
• Architects, designs, and supports development, and testing of RF design solutions to several highly- complex technical projects.
• Creates specifications and provides input for product requirements.
• Contributes to technology roadmap process.
• Prioritizes quality and seeks out improvements in all aspects of the RF projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience or Master's degree and 4+ years' experience
• Experience with board level RF circuit design required
• Must have RF Impedance Matching experience and understanding of Smith Chart for RF Design
• Experience with Antenna design and measurements required
• Must be familiar with VNA's, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, RF Power Meters.
• Must have some design experience with Class A/AB Power Amplifiers (up to 5W)
• Ability to work hands on (direct testing/troubleshooting/matching/soldering) required
• Experience with RF Simulation Software (i.e. ADS/CST) required

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with Power Supply Regulator design as it pertains to RF Circuits/Power Amplifiers
• Prior knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout viewer (for layout reviews)
• RF design experience in the 800MHz to 8GHz range
• RF Design experience for UHF RFID Readers a big plus
• Familiar with RF Receiver design and measurements.
• RF System level design experience(RFID, UWB)
• Experience with ADS, CST, Cadence design tools
• Experience with WWAN/BLE/Wi-Fi/LoRa/GPS RF design

Up to 10% domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Pay Range

$122,800.00 - $184,200.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

• Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs.
• For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement.
• In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together.
• Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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