Senior RF Hardware Developer

at  Geotab

Basis:Permanent - Full-time
Area of Interest:Embedded Engineering
Location:Oakville, Ontario
Who we are
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior RF Hardware Developer who will design, develop and optimize complex RF circuits and systems. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
The Senior RF Hardware Developer will conduct comprehensive research, simulations, schematics, PCB designs, and testing to ensure the best performance of RF hardware, requiring minimal guidance. The Senior RF Hardware Developer serves as a vital resource in providing field and production support related to RF hardware issues, reflecting their significant expertise and involvement in resolving complex challenges. This role plays an essential role for ensuring Geotab’s hardware meets all regulatory standards and certification.
This position works closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams, handling the complex and intricate design and analysis of sophisticated RF circuitry, such as communication modules, chipsets, amplifiers, filters, and antennas.

How you’ll make an impact

• Designs, develops and reviews advanced RF hardware schematics, including RF circuitry such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, antennas, transceivers, and other RF circuits using Altium and Ansys.
• Selects, designs, and verifies advanced RF modules/chipsets such as GPS/GNSS, LTE CAT-1, LTE CAT-M1, LET CAT-4, WiFi, BT for telematics devices, ensuring optimal performance.
• Creates prototypes of designs for testing and validation, to ensure it integrates into larger systems and meets RF requirements.
• Drafts comprehensive test plans and conducts extensive testing of prototypes to ensure they meet the desired specifications and performance criteria, using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers and communication testers.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots hardware to identify and resolve advanced RF related issues during the development, production and deployment of our product.
• Conducts research on the latest RF technologies, industry standards and best practices.
• Implements new innovative RF hardware solutions and optimizes the quality and performance of our products.
• Acts as subject matter expert and mentor to other team members.
• Collaborates with the System Engineering team to understand and translate system RF requirements into RF hardware specifications.
• Simulates the behavior of RF circuits and systems using computer-aided design software (CAD) before building physical prototypes, to identify potential issues and to optimize performance.
• Work closely with PCB Designer to understand and translate system requirements into specifications and quality printed circuit board designs.
• Prepares detailed design documentation, including RF hardware schematics, block diagrams, datasheets, BOMs, and test reports to support industry certification.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma with specialization in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related Degree/Diploma.

EXPERIENCE IN ANTENNA DESIGN, PTCRB SUBMISSION, AND/OR CARRIER (AT&T, ROGERS, TELUS) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IS A PLUS.

• Using antenna theory and design principles for matching networks and radiation pattern analysis.
• Designing advanced RF circuits, including amplifiers, filters, mixers, and other RF circuitry.and interpreting PCB layout and design, including impedance matching and signal integrity using PCB EDA/CAD design tools (e.g., Altium).
• Performing RF troubleshooting and debugging activities using simulation tools like Advanced Design System, High-Frequency Structure Simulator and other RF simulation software, to identify and resolve signature quality, interference and noise.
• Using RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, and oscilloscopes and other RF test equipment for comprehensive measurement and verification.
• Applying best practices in complex hardware design, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), signal integrity concepts and techniques to ensure high-quality transmission and reception of RF signals.
• Optimizing RF systems for various applications of wireless communication.
• Applying regulatory standards and certifications ensures hardware developers are compliant and meet quality standards for hardware designs.
• Researching latest trends and advancements in RF technology for IoT.
• Using Google sheets, docs, and slides (or similar software), to be able to manage and execute on day-to-day tasks.
  If you got this far, we hope you’re feeling excited about this role! Even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: GEOTAB DOES NOT ACCEPT AGENCY RESUMES AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FEES RELATED TO UNSOLICITED RESUMES. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD RESUMES TO GEOTAB EMPLOYEES.

Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

• The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma with specialization in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other related Degree/Diploma