Meraki Senior RF Hardware Systems Engineer (Wi-Fi)

At Cisco Meraki, we know that technology can connect us, empower us, and drive us. By simplifying powerful technology, we can free passionate people to focus on their mission. As the fastest-growing cloud-managed networking team in the world, our products and technology architecture are changing the face of enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality.

Our San Francisco Hardware team is seeking a technical expert in Wireless development to build future Meraki's MR Cloud-Managed Wireless Access Points products.

Our RF Systems Engineer leads the design and qualification of all RF systems in an access point. From architecture and initial sketches through detailed design and the final drive to mass and sustaining production, nothing escapes this role's sphere of influence and responsibility. Join our high-impact team and work with every part of the machine that brings the Meraki Magic to market!

• Develop architecture, author PRDs, and participate in RFQs for our wireless access point portfolio
• Validate and iterate on layout and schematics. Drive vendors on component selection, qualification, and FA
• Control product schedule through NPI, coordinating with ME, sourcing, packaging, certification, and quality teams. Provide technical guidance as needed
• Interface with firmware resources and incorporate feedback into the development plan
• Develop manufacturing flow, test plans, and quality processes
• Work with Product Management, Supply Chain, and Marketing to coordinate launch plans
• Cooperate with quality and sourcing through sustaining production. Lead FA as required

• 5-7+ years of experience working with hardware products, and a track record of launching at least 1 hardware product
• Expertise in RF system design and wireless standards
• End-to-end product development experience on at least one product from design to shipment
• Must have experience with the Contract Manufacturing (CM) model and/or Joint-Development Model (JDM)
• Able to travel up to 10% to Asia

• Experience with antenna design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and build management
• Cultural competence and understanding of Taiwanese and Chinese cultures
• BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

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