Microsoft Surface RF HW Design and System Engineering team is responsible for the RF architecture, design, implementation, and commercialization of the 5G and Wireless Connectivity product portfolio. We are looking for a Senior Radio Frequency Designer with extensive industry experience to lead and contribute to the RF hardware design for our next generation of Surface devices. A mix of technical breadth and depth will allow you to work cross-functionally with different disciplines (Industrial Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, Software, Firmware, and manufacturing technology) to develop compelling innovative products.

As a Senior Radio Frequency Engineer, You will work across internal teams to manage RF systems, select key strategic components, and work with a motivated team to develop and deliver the product to the market. You will also use your product development experience to provide leadership and guidance to the RF team and development partners.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee schematics, PCB layout, and BOMs review to meet the design requirements.

• Produce EM and system level simulations to create RF lineup analysis and link budget ensuring robust design that achieves end-product certification and performance requirements.

• Collaborate with ME, EE, SW, design verification, manufacturing test, and other design disciplines to optimize the RF sub-system within the product from concept to completion in the factory, including addressing robust system integration to minimize RF desense.

• Provide support to the factory, regulatory (EMI, EMC) and reliability teams to achieve requirements associated to the RF sub-system.

• Manage the prototypes and evaluation of new product ideas or technology concepts.

• Oversee design/debug investigations and support development, maintenance, failure analysis, and resolution activities.

• Oversee project documentation including specifications, schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, schedules, and presentations to meet requirements and communicate the RF hardware design and its progress.

• Conduct design validation and characterization test campaign to ensure compliance to internal and industry specifications.

• Conduct circuit and sub-circuit level optimization including load-pull, matching, and tuning.

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 11+ years technical engineering experience

• OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Radio Frequency and/or Antenna Engineering), Physics, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience

• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Radio Frequency and/or Antenna Engineering), Physics, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Radio Frequency and/or Antenna Engineering), Physics,

• OR related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience

• OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Radio Frequency and/or Antenna Engineering), Physics, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience

• OR Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Radio Frequency and/or Antenna Engineering), Physics, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience.

Radio Frequency Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 19, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .