Senior Hardware Engineer at Parallel Wireless

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

TelecommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in board-level design, with a focus on 4G/5G designs
Proven experience designing electronics for ruggedized platforms
Hands-on experience with RF design
Expertise in high-speed circuits including FPGA, SDRAM, SERDES, Ethernet, and RF circuit design
Knowledge of thermal management and power supply design for rugged environments
Knowledge of PCB layout for high-frequency signals
Familiarity with embedded systems and FPGA integration
Knowledge of harsh environmental standards and 3GPP 4G/5G specifications
Experience debugging complex digital and RF circuits
Experience with lab equipment for RF testing and validation (e.g., spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers)
Familiarity with Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platforms or Open RAN architectures
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Experience working with third parties on board layout and prototype production
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
Hybrid work environment: minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Nashua, NH with occasional travel for field testing or customer engagements

Responsibilities

Develop design, schematics, oversee PCB layout, and perform board bring-up for 4G LTE and 5G NR systems operating in sub-6 GHz bands
Design for ruggedized electronics, ensuring compliance with relevant standards for environmental and electromagnetic compatibility
Ensure designs meet stringent requirements for shock, vibration, temperature extremes, and EMI/EMC
Review and advise on board level simulations and PCB Layout
Optimize signal integrity, power efficiency, and thermal performance for compact, high-density designs
Conduct board-level testing, debugging, rework, and validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other lab equipment
Support system-level integration and field testing
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software and systems engineers, to ensure seamless integration of hardware solutions
Work with external parties for PCB layout and prototype production
Create detailed design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and test plans
Ensure designs comply with 3GPP standards for 4G/5G

Skills

RF Hardware Design

PCB Layout

Schematics

Board Bring-up

Signal Integrity

EMI/EMC

Embedded Systems

4G LTE

5G NR

Sub-6 GHz

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Network Analyzer

3GPP Standards

Thermal Performance

Parallel Wireless

Provides 5G wireless infrastructure solutions

About Parallel Wireless

Parallel Wireless provides wireless infrastructure solutions focused on the 5G market, utilizing OpenRAN technology to create open and interoperable mobile networks. Their products help clients like mobile network operators and governments reduce the complexity and cost of deploying and maintaining wireless networks. By offering both hardware and software components, Parallel Wireless enables flexible and scalable network designs that can adapt to changing demands. The company's goal is to lead the telecommunications industry towards more accessible and affordable 5G solutions.

Nashua, New HampshireHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$1.8MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Hardware, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits - Our benefits are competitive and designed to foster and encourage good health, peace of mind, and long- term financial security for our team members around the globe.

Growth and lifestyle - We support you with everything from flexible/remote working arrangements, a comprehensive global mobility program to support your career growth, and paid time off so you have time to rest and recharge!

Risks

Competition from SUSE's ATIP 3.0 could challenge Parallel Wireless's market position.

Standardized solutions from Project Sylva may overshadow Parallel Wireless's offerings.

Dependency on larger partners could limit control over project outcomes and timelines.

Differentiation

Parallel Wireless leverages OpenRAN to make 5G more accessible and affordable.

The company offers software-defined, cloud-native architectures for flexible, scalable networks.

Parallel Wireless collaborates with OpenRAN ecosystem partners for innovative wireless solutions.

Upsides

Increased OpenRAN adoption by major telecom operators boosts Parallel Wireless's market opportunities.

Successful 5G SA pilot with Cellcom in Israel enhances Parallel Wireless's market reputation.

Partnerships with companies like Juniper Networks highlight growing interest in OpenRAN solutions.

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