Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is an industry pioneer in intelligent device-to-cloud solutions that extend the network edge, enabling wireless coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency, and security to deliver highly reliable internet access. Our innovative mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate the most advanced technologies (including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, SD-WAN, SASE, and others) into a wide range of products that provide robust connectivity indoors, outdoors, and in the harshest industrial environments. Inseego products and SaaS solutions are designed and developed in the USA. 

Position Overview: 

Inseego is seeking a Principle Senior Staff RF Hardware Engineer to work onsite in San Diego, Ca. This role supports the hardware design of new and next-generation high-volume wireless communication products, with primary responsibility for leading RF front-end and transmitter design. The engineer will develop RFFE architectures and schematics, collaborate on PCB layout, and optimize RF performance through simulation, matching, and board-level validation. Responsibilities include testing and validating designs against LTE, UMTS, 5G-NR, and Wi-Fi specifications, supporting RFQs and new product opportunities, and working closely with customers, vendors, and certification teams to resolve technical issues. The position requires deep expertise in RF systems and lab testing, strong cross-functional collaboration, mentoring of junior engineers, effective communication, and occasional travel. 

Responsibilities:  

• Lead design of RF front end / Transmitter in high-volume wireless communication devices 
• Generate RFFE architecture, schematics, and collaborate on PCB layout. 
• Test and validate products in compliance with LTE / UMTS / 5G-NR/ Wi-Fi device specifications, environmental conditions, and internal electrical/mechanical requirements 
• Generate internal design specifications and documentation as necessary 
• Provide Technical support for new product opportunities and RFQ’s. 
• Participate in design and other milestone reviews 
• Optimize PCB Board RF performance through simulation and optimization of RF matching. 
• Work with customers to integrate wireless communication devices into their products 
• Work with vendors in component selection and timely resolution of issues 
• Mentor Jr Engineers 

Required Qualifications:  

• Required a bachelors degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 9 years of experience in wireless device design and RF hardware design. 
• Masters degree in electrical engineer is highly preferred.  
• Experience in 5G-NR, and LTE or WCDMA  required 
• Experience in RF lab equipment use.  
• Experience in TX, RX, and Synthesizer chains 
• Experience in Zero-IF design, RF calibration, and system testing 
• Proficient in using Qualcomm tools. – QXDM, QDART, QRCT 
• Experience with Setup and Testing using 4G/5G callbox  
• Experience working with Certification engineers to meet requirements, solve issues. 
• Superior problem-solving skills at board level with strong layout skills a must 
• Cadence experience a plus. 
• Schedule driven self-starter with good communication skills 

Salary Range: $130,000–$175,000  
This base pay range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Inseego has to offer!  

Inseego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local law.