Staff Hardware Design Engineer – Cellular Base Stations

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

To learn more about GreenWave Radios™ and hear what our employees have to say, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com or explore our Home - GreenWave Radios website.

We're looking for a talented Staff Hardware Design Engineer to design and develop PCB circuitry for next-generation, high-performance cellular base stations. You'll work on the board-level hardware that integrates with our custom silicon — spanning digital processing, high-speed SerDes, power management, and RF transmission/reception — helping deliver solutions that are high-reliability and power-efficient.

This is a hands-on technical role with growing ownership: you'll execute PCB design from schematic to production, collaborating closely with domain experts across analog, digital, and RF to bring the hardware together.

What You'll Do

Execute PCB development from concept through production, with increasing ownership over design decisions
Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base station products
Collaborate with domain experts on floor planning and PCB constraints for seamless integration
Own schematic capture and PCB layout, and participate in design reviews
Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost
Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints
Contribute to and improve the PCB development flow for better quality and productivity
Participate in PCB vendor engagement and DFM reviews
Drive board bring-up and debug, escalating complex issues with structured analysis

What You Bring

8+ years of relevant experience designing mixed signal circuits in a hardware engineering role
BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training
Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications
Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro
Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles
Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices
Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics
Experience mentoring junior designers and sharing technical knowledge across the team
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills — you'll work daily with experts across multiple domains

Nice to Have

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints
Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic capture, layout optimization, or DFM checking
Comfort using AI copilots (e.g., Cadence's AI/ML-enabled Allegro features, or general LLM tools) to speed up documentation, datasheet parsing, or design-rule research
General comfort adopting AI-augmented workflows to boost design productivity — this is a plus, not a requirement, for the right hands-on RF/analog expert

Compensation And Benefits

At InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, our total rewards package includes both a competitive base salary and pre-IPO stock options. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including market conditions, interview performance, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. For detailed information on our benefits programs, please visit our website.
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