Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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The RF Design Engineer will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of wireless designs in hearing aids and hearing aid accessories. Must possess technical knowledge, effective communication skills, creativity, and internal drive to design wireless hardware that are recognized as best-in-class in the hearing aid industry. Must have the ability to work both independently and in a group environment. The RF Design Engineer must be able to work well with a team and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Design of wireless hardware for products through the product development process.
  • Contribute to wireless hardware design, implementation, verification, and release of wireless products.
• Testing and troubleshooting of product to characterize the unit and system level RF performance.
  • Create and execute test plans and test procedures to characterize unit level performance.
  • Analyze test data and generate test reports.
  • Track/troubleshoot wireless system bugs in coordination with the project Wireless System Engineer.
• Continuous improvement in product and process
  • Identify and implement improvements in wireless process and testing.
• Support transfer of products and product knowledge into manufacturing
  • Support Test Engineer with integration of product into wireless manufacturing test.
  • Support Quality Engineering and Manufacturing with wireless issues.
• Provide work direction to technicians.
  • Meet with the technicians periodically to provide guidance on tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelors of Science Electrical Engineering
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 yrs experience with BSEE, or MSEE

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of RF hardware design concepts (e.g. impedance matching), practices, and procedures required.
• Knowledge of antenna design and testing required.
• Knowledge of design and test methods for body-loaded consumer electronics desired.
• Knowledge of low power circuit design desired.
• Knowledge of electro-acoustic and DSP desired.
• Knowledge of communication systems and protocol stacks desired.
• Knowledge of short-range wireless systems (e.g. Bluetooth, 802.11, UWB, IrDA, Spread-Spectrum) desired.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Exposure to the following equipment: oscilloscope, signal generator, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer
• Experience using antenna and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Agilent Genesys and Ansys HFSS).
• Experience with MATLAB and C++.
• Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with writing software for test and automation desired.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to adapt positively to a changing environment.

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