Senior PCB & RF Hardware Engineer

As a Senior PCB & RF Hardware Engineer at Oowlish, you'll be responsible for designing and developing multi-layer PCB layouts for wearable and IoT embedded systems, ensuring high-speed signal integrity and optimal power distribution. You'll also focus on RF board designs, compliance with regulatory certifications like FCC and CE, troubleshooting hardware performance, and collaborating with firmware engineers to validate functionality.

Candidates applying for the Senior PCB & RF Hardware Engineer position at Oowlish should have over 5 years of experience in PCB design with a strong understanding of high-speed signal integrity and power distribution. Proven experience in RF board design for wearables and IoT products is essential, along with hands-on experience in developing products that have obtained FCC and CE certifications.

Oowlish provides a range of attractive benefits and perks for Senior PCB & RF Hardware Engineers, including flexible working hours, competitive compensation, comprehensive career plans for growth, and opportunities to work on international projects. Additional perks like a home office setup, internet allowance, anniversary bonuses, and educational incentives further enhance the working experience.

The remote work environment at Oowlish allows Senior PCB & RF Hardware Engineers the freedom to manage their schedules towards achieving a harmonious work-life balance. You'll have the tools and support needed to collaborate effectively with your team and contribute to exciting projects from wherever you choose to work.

At Oowlish, a Senior PCB & RF Hardware Engineer will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects related to wearables and IoT devices. You'll be involved in crafting high-performance hardware solutions that adhere to industry standards, testing and optimizing hardware performance, and contributing to the overall design and effectiveness of our cutting-edge products.

When answering this question, detail your approach to PCB design, emphasizing the importance of signal integrity, power distribution, and compliance with manufacturing constraints. Discuss any software tools you use, as well as your revisions based on testing and feedback.

In your response, highlight your familiarity with certification requirements and testing methods. Discuss your experience in designing products for compliance, including any specific checks or validations you conduct throughout the design and development process.

When addressing this question, focus on a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenge, the steps you took to analyze it, and the solution you implemented, showing your technical expertise and innovative thinking.

Discuss your understanding of signal integrity, including the factors affecting it, such as trace length, impedance matching, and the impact of vias. Provide examples of how you’ve addressed these issues in previous projects.

Emphasize the importance of cross-team communication and collaboration. Share examples of how you've worked with firmware engineers, discussing how you've shared insights and made adjustments to both hardware and software for optimal performance.

Provide a list of relevant tools and software you are skilled in, explaining how you use them to achieve design goals. Mention any experience with simulation tools that have helped you in your design process.

Outline your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including identifying issues through testing, analyzing results, and implementing solutions. Share a specific example of a problem you resolved in the past.

Detail your experience with protocols relevant to the position, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and Cellular. Explain how you've implemented these protocols in past projects and any challenges you've faced.

Describe your experience designing hardware for low-power applications, focusing on techniques you've employed to optimize power consumption and extend battery life. Mention any specific projects where you achieved significant reductions in power usage.

Discuss your methods for managing your time effectively, such as setting priorities, establishing routines, and utilizing tools for project management and communication, which are essential in a remote work context.