Staff Hardware Design Engineer – Cellular Base Stations

Posted 8 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
140K-170K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Role
Design and develop PCB circuitry for high-performance cellular base stations, covering RF, analog, digital, high-speed SerDes, and power. Own schematic capture, PCB layout, stack-up optimization, vendor/DFM reviews, board bring-up and debug, and collaborate with cross-functional domain experts to deliver reliable, power-efficient products.
Summary Generated by Built In

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

To learn more about GreenWave Radios™ and hear what our employees have to say, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com or explore our Home - GreenWave Radios website.

We're looking for a talented Staff Hardware Design Engineer to design and develop PCB circuitry for next-generation, high-performance cellular base stations. You'll work on the board-level hardware that integrates with our custom silicon — spanning digital processing, high-speed SerDes, power management, and RF transmission/reception — helping deliver solutions that are high-reliability and power-efficient.

This is a hands-on technical role with growing ownership: you'll execute PCB design from schematic to production, collaborating closely with domain experts across analog, digital, and RF to bring the hardware together.

What You'll Do
  • Execute PCB development from concept through production, with increasing ownership over design decisions
  • Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base station products
  • Collaborate with domain experts on floor planning and PCB constraints for seamless integration
  • Own schematic capture and PCB layout, and participate in design reviews
  • Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
  • Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
  • Contribute to and improve the PCB development flow for better quality and productivity
  • Participate in PCB vendor engagement and DFM reviews
  • Drive board bring-up and debug, escalating complex issues with structured analysis
What You Bring
  • 8+ years of relevant experience designing mixed signal circuits in a hardware engineering role
  • BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training
  • Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications
  • Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro
  • Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles
  • Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices
  • Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics
  • Experience mentoring junior designers and sharing technical knowledge across the team
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills — you'll work daily with experts across multiple domains
Nice to Have
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints
  • Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic capture, layout optimization, or DFM checking
  • Comfort using AI copilots (e.g., Cadence's AI/ML-enabled Allegro features, or general LLM tools) to speed up documentation, datasheet parsing, or design-rule research
  • General comfort adopting AI-augmented workflows to boost design productivity — this is a plus, not a requirement, for the right hands-on RF/analog expert
Compensation and Benefits

At InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, our total rewards package includes both a competitive base salary and pre-IPO stock options. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including market conditions, interview performance, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. For detailed information on our benefits programs, please visit our website.


Skills Required

  • 8+ years relevant experience designing mixed signal circuits in a hardware engineering role
  • BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training
  • Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications
  • Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro
  • Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles
  • Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices
  • Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics
  • Experience mentoring junior designers and sharing technical knowledge across the team
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment (Nice to Have)
  • Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic capture, layout optimization, or DFM checking (Nice to Have)
  • Comfort using AI copilots or LLM tools to assist documentation or design-rule research (Nice to Have)
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
100 Employees

What We Do

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave™ Radios, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays. Based in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios has earned a reputation for delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. Our commitment to innovation is backed by a robust team of more than 100 talented engineers, spread across four R&D facilities worldwide and an extensive portfolio of over 120 global patent filings, underscoring our dedication to pushing the boundaries of radio technology.

Similar Jobs

Expedia Group Logo Expedia Group

Principal Product Manager

AdTech • eCommerce • Information Technology • Software • Travel • Generative AI
Hybrid
4 Locations
16000 Employees
208K-387K Annually

Block Logo Block

Strategic Programs Lead

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
In-Office or Remote
8 Locations
12000 Employees
164K-297K Annually

Block Logo Block

Software Engineer

Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
In-Office or Remote
8 Locations
12000 Employees
121K-213K Annually

Grainger Logo Grainger

Account Manager

eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Industrial
Hybrid
South San Francisco, CA, USA
26000 Employees
72K-121K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees
Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account