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RF Microwave Engineer
Redwood City, CA Engineering / Full-time / On-site At Reach, we are delivering technologies to enable the long-range, wireless transfer of power. We believe wireless energy can be as liberating for power systems as WiFi was for data systems, and are busy creating the energy infrastructure that will one day replace the aging electrical grid. We have raised funding from top tier VC's, have real world customers deploying our technology, and are continuing to build out the exceptional team that is making our vision a reality. The Position This role will position you as a key contributor of Reach’s radio frequency engineering team. As a Microwave Engineer, you will be a key part of Reach’s RF engineering team and develop state of the art systems that are integral to Reach’s wireless power beaming capability. Your technical know-how and innovation skills are key to designing cutting edge products in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to design, simulation and implementation of power amplifiers and other components and subsystems at microwave frequencies. As an engineer in a small company, you will have a great deal of agency over your work, plenty of opportunity to discover and solve new challenges, and the ability to make large-impact decisions.
Key Position Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, simulation and implementation of distributed-element components.
- Contribute to the integration with antenna, and antenna arrays.
- Design and implement high efficiency power amplifiers at high frequency from 5GHz to 24GHz.
- Investigate, study, and introduce new components and subsystems.
- Contribute to system level integration with other system owners (EE, firmware, mechanical).
- Support product manufacturing bring up.
- Support certification testing and field testing.
- Design documentation.
- Write component test plans and contribute to system test plans.
Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering degree (Master preferred).
- 2+ years of experience as a microwave engineer or equivalent.
- Experience using ADS and HFSS.
- Experience with PCB layout techniques for distributed-element components implementation.
- Experience in developing hardware and testing for some or all of the following: Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, RF to DC power conversion.
- In-depth understanding of safety EMI and EMC compliance and certification.
- Experience using spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator, oscilloscope, and logic analyzer.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts.
Nice-To-Haves
- Experience with developing PAs and microwave distributed-element components.
- Hands-on experience with bring up and troubleshooting of high-power microwave chains and beam forming steering systems.
$120,000 - $150,000 a year The expected salary range for this role is based on market benchmarks and internal compensation practices. Final offers will depend on factors like experience, skills, seniority, and how each candidate aligns with the needs of the role. Where an offer falls within the range will reflect the full scope of what a new hire brings to the team. Salary is just one part of our total compensation package, which typically includes a comprehensive benefits plan and equity.
Reach Power is building the next generation of power delivery, doing for power what Wi-Fi did for data. Their patented wireless power technology combines pioneered energy transmission hardware, a custom delivery algorithm, and adaptive software controls. They provide scalable, flexible, mobile wireless power technology transforming industry, upgrading defense capability, and improving public safety. Their AI-driven, adaptive, meshed, intelligent, optimized and collaborative power beaming technology is transforming energy transmission and pioneering the future of industry, defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure. Features include flexibility (energizing hard-to-reach areas), safety (industry-leading beam control), ruggedness (withstands extreme conditions), intelligence (AI-driven optimization), scalability (modular design for microwatts to kilowatts), and mobility (transmitters deployable on vehicles or stationary).
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