RF Systems Engineer at SimpliSafe

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Home SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Deep expertise in radio and front-end design and validation in 400MHz to 70GHz ISM bands
Deep expertise in encoding methods and modulation schemes such as OFDM, Frequency hopping, QAM, GFSK, UWB, convolution encoding, STBC
Deep expertise in RF emission requirements and testing for FCC, ETSI, Radio and Emission qualifications
Deep expertise in debugging RF issues, including setting up, running, and evaluating TIS, TRP, BER, Return Loss, Desense, radiation patterns, etc
Deep expertise in RF simulation tools like CST or HFSS
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in RF/Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, development, and validation, with a proven track record of bringing products to market
Proficient with the operation of RF instruments such as signal generator, vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, power meter, IQxel, etc
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with an ability to tackle complex, ambiguous problems
Additional desirable: Familiarity with one or more common MAC Layer protocols (WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Z-wave) or willingness to learn
Additional desirable: Familiarity with MAC level protocol analyzers
Additional desirable: Familiarity with Cellular communications
Additional desirable: C or Python coding experience
Additional desirable: Familiarity with MATLAB

Responsibilities

Own SimpliSafe’s RF performance across products, optimizing performance for WiFi, BLE, Radar, Proprietary SubG protocols, Wi-SUN, LoRa, etc
Build SimpliSafe’s RF testing capabilities including test plans and equipment selection
Manage ODMs and third-party labs in the design and testing of products and antennas
Characterize and compare different wireless chipsets and drive selection
Characterize and compare antenna performances and drive selection
Review PRDs and author RF technical requirements to meet product requirements
Root cause RF field related issues
Work with Electrical Engineers to optimize board layouts for RF and immunity
Work with Mechanical Engineers to optimize design and mechanical structure for RF
Evaluate and recommend new radio technologies and chipsets for SimpliSafe products and roadmap

Skills

RF Systems

WiFi

BLE

Radar

Sub-GHz Protocols

Wi-SUN

LoRa

RF Testing

Chipset Selection

ODM Management

Test Plans

SimpliSafe

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and emergencies. Their products include security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors, all of which can be customized to meet individual needs. The company stands out with features like wireless installation and visual alarm verification, which can lead to faster police response times. SimpliSafe's goal is to provide easy-to-install security solutions with professional monitoring for residential and small business clients.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$182.6MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.

Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.

Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.

401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.

Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.

Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.

Risks

Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.

Rapid AI advancements could outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.

Privacy concerns over AI and live monitoring may deter potential customers.

Differentiation

SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.

Their wireless installation and long battery life set them apart from competitors.

Visual alarm verification leads to faster police response times, enhancing security effectiveness.

Upsides

AI integration enhances proactive threat detection and response in SimpliSafe's systems.

Growing demand for outdoor security solutions aligns with SimpliSafe's new product offerings.

DIY security system trend supports SimpliSafe's easy-to-install product design.

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