Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Sr. Staff RF Systems Engineer
$237K–$326K
Palo Alto, California · Hybrid · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years with a BS; 8+ with an MS; 5+ with a PhD.
- Education
- BS in Electrical Engineering, RF/Communications, or related field; MS or PhD alternatives are stated.
About the job
Designs and validates automotive RF systems and leads global certification for radio-centric ECUs, from architecture and prototyping through production and launch.
What you'll do
- Design, simulate, prototype, and evaluate RF systems and components for automotive ECUs across wireless technologies.
- Own global RF homologation and carrier certification strategy, including regulatory execution and escalations.
- Set RF validation and test strategy, develop Python-based automation infrastructure, and lead root-cause investigations and technical collaboration.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of RF design, test, and certification experience with a BS; MS with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years.
- Track record shipping high-volume wireless and automotive RF products through full design, development, and certification cycles.
- Hands-on expertise in RF systems and board design, global certification, and wireless standards including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
- Advanced Python and experience architecting instrument-control and post-processing frameworks; hands-on use of radio testers, spectrum/signal analyzers, and VNAs.
Nice to have
- UWB, V2X, and GNSS integration and testing; automotive RF experience, including ECU validation, AEC-Q, or automotive EMC.
- mmWave OTA measurement, standards-body participation, or project management experience.
Pay
$237,200 – $326,150 (base salary)
Tools
HFSS, Python, SCPI/VISA, R&S CMW500/CMX500, Keysight, VNAs, LTE/5G NR, Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n/ac/ax)
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