Principal RF Hardware Development Engineer
EmersonSanta Rosa, California, United States
Posted March 26, 2026
140000 - 190000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, helping customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, and chemical operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability.
Job Description
The RF R&D team is seeking a Principal RF Hardware Development Engineer to define, design, and validate highâperformance RF/microwave hardware and subsystems for nextâgeneration, high frequency products.
Requirements
- 8+ years with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Computer Engineering or any related STEM degree
- 5+ with a Master's or PhD
- Proven experience designing, simulating, verifying, and releasing RF circuits/subsystems using industryâstandard tools
- Strong proficiency with RF instrumentation (VNA, spectrum/signal analyzers, vector generators, oscilloscopes)
- Ability to troubleshoot, simulate, and resolve embedded or mixedâsignal issues at the board/system level
- Programming or scripting proficiency (Python required; MATLAB/LabVIEW beneficial)
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and technical decisionâmaking abilities; demonstrated ability to lead through influence and mentor engineers
Benefits
- Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Variety of medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Family formation benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition
