RF Design Engineer

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products.  Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

As an RF Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining radio frequency (RF) systems and components, ensuring their optimal performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Your work will span transmitters, receivers, antennas, PCBs, and related RF modules. A strong foundation in RF principles, combined with experience in PCB design and tools like Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS), is crucial. This role involves RF testing, troubleshooting, simulation, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to both existing systems and new product development.

Primary Duties

• Design and develop RF systems and components - including transmitters, receivers, antennas, and custom RF PCBs ensuring performance, safety, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
• Use Keysight ADS and other RF simulation tools to model circuits, validate designs, and optimize RF signal integrity, impedance matching, and electromagnetic performance.
• Analyze and optimize RF system performance to meet specific application requirements such as signal strength, SNR, range, and coverage. Implement enhancements to improve overall system efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct RF measurements and testing using spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, and other test equipment. Interpret test results, identify anomalies, and troubleshoot issues such as signal degradation or component failure.
• Design RF PCBs with attention to layout considerations such as trace width, grounding, shielding, and crosstalk mitigation. Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure PCB designs meet RF performance criteria.
• Work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to integrate RF modules into larger systems. Support product deployment and field testing to ensure smooth implementation.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, simulation results, test procedures, and compliance records. Ensure all designs meet relevant FCC, CE, or industry-specific RF standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging RF technologies and industry trends. Provide technical support and mentorship to team members and assist customers with RF-related inquiries or troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RF design, testing, and troubleshooting, including hands-on work with transmitters, receivers, antennas, and RF front-end components. 
• Proficient in using RF measurement equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes for system characterization and issue diagnosis. 
• Strong understanding of RF principles, including signal propagation, impedance matching, filtering, modulation, and signal processing. 
• Skilled in RF simulation and design tools, including Keysight ADS, and experienced PCB design software such as Altium Designer and OrCAD for RF and mixed-signal circuit layout. 
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions in both lab and field environments. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with hardware, software, mechanical, and test engineering groups to ensure successful system integration. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to engineers, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or equivalent  

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Automotive Electronics Product Development  

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.