Principal Member of Technical Staff - RF Engineer

About the role

AT&T is looking for a seasoned RF engineering leader to act as its technical authority for RF design governance on broadband devices such as Fiber Gateways, Mesh Extenders and Fixed Wireless Access solutions. The role partners directly with global OEM partners to review device architectures, validate engineering decisions and ensure production-ready designs meet performance and quality expectations. It is a full-time onsite position, five days per week, with no relocation offered.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as RF technical lead for broadband devices, including Fiber Gateways, Mesh Extenders and FWA solutions.
• Review and approve OEM RF component selections to optimize performance, cost, reliability and manufacturability.
• Review RF architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, antenna implementations and thermal designs.
• Assess RF designs for compliance with AT&T product requirements and regulatory standards.
• Audit OEM engineering and test laboratories for test methodology, calibration and validation capability.
• Evaluate OEM test results and performance reports to ensure specifications are met and results are repeatable.
• Provide technical guidance from concept through production readiness and partner with suppliers and manufacturers to mitigate technical risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in RF validation, engineering quality and supplier accountability, and influence product roadmaps and engineering standards.

Required profile

• 10+ years of RF engineering experience in consumer electronics, broadband devices, wireless networking products or telecommunications equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Wireless Communications or a related technical discipline.
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews and influence engineering outcomes without direct authority.
• Preferred: experience with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, mesh networking, broadband gateway/Fiber Gateway/CPE or FWA products, and working with ODM/OEM partners in Asia, Europe or North America; advanced degree preferred.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience designing, reviewing or validating RF systems under power, thermal and performance constraints.
• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies in consumer networking products, including Wi-Fi, mesh networking, gateway platforms and fixed wireless systems.
• Understanding of RF testing methodologies, validation processes, FCC and regulatory compliance, and wireless certification.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, statistical analysis, production testing and quality systems.

What we offer

• Annual salary of $189,200 - $283,800, depending on geography, experience, expertise and education.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (at least 23 days of vacation per year) and paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Adoption reimbursement, disability benefits, life insurance and employee assistance programs.
• Up to 50% off AT&T mobility plans, internet and phone.