Senior Hardware Engineer - AI-Driven RF/5G Design

Location: Solon, OH Senior Hardware Engineer Eagle Wireless is a connectivity company delivering secure, reliable, and scalable cellular modules and solutions for automotive and IoT applications. With a strong presence in the United States and global R&D teams across North America, Europe, and APAC, Eagle Wireless supports customers worldwide with long-life, compliant, and cyber-secure connectivity products. Focused on trust, supply chain resilience, and regulatory compliance, Eagle Wireless helps OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and IoT innovators deploy connected technologies with confidence in an increasingly complex global environment. We are looking for: Senior Hardware Engineer The Senior Hardware Engineer is a core individual contributor role embedded in Eagle’s global R&D organization, working directly with the CTO and engineering leads across Solon, Minneapolis, Belgrade, Penang, and Germany. You will own hardware design from concept through production release – schematics, PCB layout, bring-up, validation, and certification – on cellular IoT and automotive connectivity modules. This is hands‑on engineering work at the intersection of RF, mixed‑signal hardware, and cellular connectivity, building the modules that power connected vehicles and IoT devices worldwide. Eagle is looking for an engineer who brings both deep hardware fundamentals and a genuine, practiced fluency with AI tools – someone who uses AI to move faster, reduce error, and deliver higher‑quality designs, not just someone who is aware it exists. This position is based in the Solon, OH area or Minneapolis, MN area. Key Requirements Hardware Design & Development Design and develop cellular IoT and automotive connectivity modules from concept through production release. Own schematic capture, PCB layout review, and design‑for‑manufacturability across the product line. Define and execute hardware bring‑up, debug, and validation for new module designs. Develop and execute test plans covering RF performance, power consumption, thermal behavior, EMC/EMI, and reliability. Own root cause analysis and corrective action for hardware failures in development and production. Maintain design documentation, test reports, schematics, and revision history to production standards. RF & Connectivity Design and validate RF front‑end circuitry, antenna integration, impedance matching, and RF shielding. Characterize and optimize cellular protocol stack interactions at the hardware level across 4G LTE, LTE‑M, NB‑IoT, and 5G. Support hardware qualification and regulatory certification activities including FCC, CE, PTCRB, GCF, and applicable automotive standards (UNECE, ISO 26262). AI‑Assisted Engineering Apply AI tools actively in design review, simulation setup, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity verification. Use generative AI to accelerate authoring of test scripts, design specifications, failure analysis reports, and qualification documentation. Evaluate and recommend AI tooling relevant to hardware engineering workflows; help establish team‑wide best practices. Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Work Collaborate with firmware and software teams to ensure hardware/software co‑design alignment from early architecture through validation. Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure designs are producible at scale and support DFM/DFT objectives. Work directly with the CTO and R&D leadership on product roadmap decisions and next‑generation module architecture. Coordinate with global engineering teams across Penang, Belgrade, and Germany on shared development programs. Support customer technical engagement including design‑in guidance, application support, and field issue resolution. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hardware engineering experience in cellular, IoT, RF, or automotive connectivity products. Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer strongly preferred; KiCad or equivalent considered). Hands‑on RF design experience: antenna integration, impedance matching, RF shielding, and cellular protocol hardware characterization (4G/5G). Experience with hardware bring‑up, bench debug, and validation across RF, power, and digital domains. Familiarity with regulatory certification processes: FCC, CE, PTCRB, and/or automotive homologation. Demonstrated, practical use of AI tools in an engineering workflow – actual practice, not just awareness. Strong analytical and debug skills across hardware, firmware, and system‑level interactions. BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Solon, OH or Minneapolis, MN area. Preferred Qualifications Experience with automotive‑grade hardware standards: AEC‑Q100/Q200 qualification, ISO 26262 hardware requirements, or IATF 16949 design controls. Familiarity with UNECE WP.29 / ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity hardware requirements. Experience with Qualcomm, MediaTek, or similar cellular chipset platforms at the module design level. Background in MIMO antenna design, diversity switching, or multi‑band RF architecture. Hands‑on experience with signal integrity simulation tools (HyperLynx, Cadence Sigrity, or equivalent). Experience with Cadence EDA tools, including OrCAD for schematic capture and/or Allegro for PCB layout, is a plus. Exposure to SMT manufacturing processes, DFM review, and production test fixture design. Experience with PTCRB/GCF certification and carrier acceptance testing for cellular modules. Familiarity with hardware security architectures: secure boot, eFuse provisioning, or HSM integration. Prior experience at a cellular module manufacturer, chipset vendor, or Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier. What We Offer A high‑impact individual contributor role with direct visibility to the CTO and meaningful influence on Eagle’s product roadmap and next‑generation module architecture. The opportunity to design cutting‑edge cellular connectivity products across automotive and industrial IoT segments, on both established and next‑generation 5G platforms. The chance to help establish engineering processes and quality standards in a new Eagle‑owned factory currently under construction in Solon — a greenfield opportunity on top of existing manufacturing operations. International environment and open culture: we communicate directly, assess ourselves honestly, and enjoy working as a team across North America, Europe, and APAC. Continuous learning and “on the job” development: we invest in our people and support intentional career growth. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a profit share scheme tied to company performance. Comprehensive health care coverage and other competitive benefits. Social and employee events including an annual team building trip. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mundi