SENIOR HW SYSTEMS ENGINEER
RICHARDSON • TEXAS, USA
About Airspan Networks
Airspan Networks is a leading provider of groundbreaking wireless solutions, enabling connectivity for the next generation of mobile and fixed networks. With a global presence, Airspan focuses on delivering innovative technologies that drive advancements in Open RAN and accelerate 5G adoption worldwide. Backed by strong investments and a team of world-class experts, Airspan supports telecom operators and enterprises in achieving their digital transformation goals.
At Airspan, we’re on the cutting edge of 4G and 5G RAN software and hardware development, creating innovative solutions that drive the future of wireless connectivity. With over a million cells deployed worldwide, our disruptive Open RAN platform is transforming carrier networks and critical infrastructure across the globe.
Airspan is more than just a workplace; it’s a launchpad for your career. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, ensuring a bright future for both our company and our employees. Our greatest strength lies in our people—a team of brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds working together to achieve extraordinary results.
With offices in the USA, UK, India, Colombia, Poland, Japan, and Israel, Airspan offers a global working environment that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Whether you’re based in one of our offices or working remotely, you’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of connectivity.
About the Role:
As a **Senior HW Systems Engineer**, you will play a critical role in defining and driving the architectural design of Airspan’s cutting-edge radio systems. This role involves owning the complete hardware system design process, from translating high-level customer requirements into detailed circuit design specifications to ensuring product compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, scalable, and reliable hardware solutions that meet the demanding requirements of modern wireless networks.
Airspan’s hardware portfolio is built for scalability and reliability, with over 50,000 5G radios and 700,000 4G radios deployed in live networks worldwide. Our solutions meet the demands of public and private networks with unmatched efficiency and performance, spanning dense urban deployments and expansive industrial applications. With proven success in Open RAN interoperability and conformance testing, Airspan continues to innovate and deliver cutting-edge wireless solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the physical architecture of radio systems, including board partitioning and high-level design to meet system and customer requirements.
- Create high-level system requirements and translate them into detailed circuit design specifications.
- Perform system budgeting, including RF link budgets, power budgets, and thermal heat dissipation budgets.
- Own and manage the RF frequency planning to ensure optimal system performance.
- Define the front-end cavity filter duplexor mask to meet system requirements.
- Assist designers with component selection, considering performance, cost, and part availability.
- Collaborate with digital design teams to define high-level clock plans and ensure seamless integration between RF and digital subsystems.
- Act as a design authority and gatekeeper for driving quality into the design process through comprehensive documentation, design review participation, and test data analysis.
- Oversee environmental, compliance, regulatory, and installation requirements, ensuring that designs meet all applicable standards and guidelines.
- Engage with customers during the early stages of product definition to help shape products that meet customer needs and technical requirements.
- Stay current with emerging hardware technologies, industry standards, and best practices to influence future product designs.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Extensive experience in RF hardware system design
- Strong knowledge of RF system budgeting, including link budgets, power budgets, and thermal analysis.
- Hands-on expertise with RF and hardware development tools, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and RF simulation.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards for wireless communication systems.
- Proven ability to perform detailed design reviews, analyze test data, and drive quality improvements in hardware design processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
- Experience engaging with customers during the product definition phase to shape solutions that meet customer needs.
Why Join Us?:
At Airspan, you’ll work in an environment that values flexibility and innovation. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to grow your career, you’ll be joining a team that prioritizes collaboration and creativity. Be part of a company with a global reach, a strong track record, and an exciting vision for the future of wireless connectivity.
