Serve as the technical focal point for advanced RF and physical layer (PHY) modem systems, driving the definition, analysis, and hands-on performance verification of next-generation wireless architectures. In this role, you bridge baseband signal processing and analog RF hardware, taking architectural and technical ownership of link performance, system behavior, and end-to-end functionality.
RequirementsMust Have
- Experience: 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in RF and physical layer (PHY) system design, analysis, or performance engineering for wireless communications.
- System & Performance Scope: Proven track record defining and executing system evaluations associated with RF, baseband, PHY, and modem performance.
- Programming & Data Analysis: Advanced proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for algorithm validation, data analysis, instrument automation, and custom test script development.
- RF Test & Measurement Expertise: Deep practical knowledge in operating high-frequency RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and vector network analyzers (VNAs).
- System Debugging Intuition: Exceptional deep-dive debugging skills capable of isolating issues across the boundaries of RF, digital hardware, and physical layer software.
- RF Principles: Solid understanding of RF chains and parameters, including Noise Figure (NF), third-order intercept point (IP3), return loss (RL), and receiver architectures (Superheterodyne / Zero-IF).
- Communication & Documentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to author technical system documents and specifications.
Nice to have
- Digital Communications & Impairments: Practical knowledge of I/Q modulation (QAM, PSK), Digital Predistortion (DPD), Automatic Gain Control (AGC), and Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) characterization.
- Cross-Functional Interface: Experience acting as a technical bridge or focal point communicating directly with RFIC design, algorithm, software, and firmware teams.
- Engineering Mindset: Strong pragmatic problem-solving skills, broad system-level perspective, and a collaborative approach in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in RF and PHY system design, analysis, or performance engineering for wireless communications.
- Experience defining and executing system evaluations for RF, baseband, PHY, and modem performance.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for algorithm validation, data analysis, instrument automation, and custom test script development.
- Deep practical knowledge operating spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and vector network analyzers.
- Exceptional debugging ability across RF, digital hardware, and physical-layer software boundaries.
- Strong understanding of RF chains and parameters, including noise figure, third-order intercept point, return loss, and superheterodyne or zero-IF receiver architectures.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including technical system documentation and specification writing.
- Practical knowledge of I/Q modulation, QAM, PSK, digital predistortion, automatic gain control, and error vector magnitude characterization.
- Experience serving as a technical bridge among RFIC design, algorithm, software, and firmware teams.
- Pragmatic problem-solving skills, broad system-level perspective, and collaborative experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
What We Do
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of 5G wireless transport. We help operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers’ quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions. Our customers include service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 5G & 4G broadband wireless connectivity, mission-critical multimedia services, stabilized communications, and other applications at high reliability and speed. Ceragon’s unique multicore technology and disaggregated approach to wireless transport provides highly reliable, fast to deploy, high-capacity wireless transport for 5G and 4G networks with minimal use of spectrum, power, real estate, and labor resources. It enables increased productivity, as well as simple and quick network modernization, positioning Ceragon as a leading solutions provider for the 5G era. We deliver a complete portfolio of turnkey end-to-end AI-based managed and professional services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 600 service providers, as well as more than 1600 private network owners, in more than 130 countries. For more information please visit: www.ceragon.com
