RF Hardware Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

RF Hardware Engineer (Fintech): Designing and improving analog/RF components for radio products used in global financial markets with an accent on RF specifications, PCB design, and system debugging. Focus on optimizing hardware for low-latency trading infrastructure and conducting rigorous lab and field testing.

Location: Chicago, IL

Company

hirify.global is a proprietary trading firm that applies cutting-edge research in mathematics and physics to global financial markets.

What you will do

• Draft and review RF specifications for radio products.
• Produce detailed block diagrams for RF/analog subsystems.
• Manage external vendors for outsourced RF design projects.
• Guide internal schematic and PCB design efforts.
• Conduct comprehensive lab and field testing.
• Debug RF issues in both development and production environments.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in RF circuit and system design.
• Proficiency in drafting RF specifications and block-level system design.
• Strong familiarity with PCB design considerations for RF circuits.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and debugging.
• BS/MS in Electrical/RF Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Location: Must be based in Chicago, IL

Nice to have

• Experience with wireless communication systems.
• Proficiency in Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of innovation, creativity, and intellectual honesty.
• Emphasis on collaboration, mutual respect, and winning together.
• Access to world-class research and a drive to push scientific boundaries.
• High-performance environment characterized by a relentless competitive streak.