Device Engineer II (RF/EMC)

<p><strong>POSITION OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>A rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial technology company, <a class="external-link" href="http://alarm.com/">Alarm.com</a>, is seeking an ambitious and talented RF/EMC Engineer. Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as <a class="external-link" href="http://alarm.com/">Alarm.com</a>.</p> <p>The RF/EMC Engineer position is ideal for candidates who want to work hands-on with technologies such as cellular networks (LTE, Cat-M, NB-IoT, RedCap, eRedCap), WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa and mesh/star sub-GHz networks. Opportunities include testing, validating, and certifying the performance of cutting-edge security devices, innovative sensing applications, and life-safety devices. This is a lab-focused role for an engineer who enjoys owning test execution end-to-end — from bench measurement through external certification — while contributing to the RF and EMC quality of in-house hardware designs.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Independently plan and perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing in accordance with product specifications and applicable regulatory requirements (FCC, ISED, CE/RED).</li> <li>Complete RF performance measurements (e.g., TRP/TIS, conducted power/spectrum, radiated/conducted emissions) to guarantee high performance across radios.</li> <li>Evaluate, troubleshoot, and help optimize the RF performance and EMC compliance of multi-radio, in-house designed hardware.</li> <li>Own the certification workflow: prepare test samples, develop test instructions, and witness/support testing at external certification labs.</li> <li>Clearly document and analyze test results, and communicate findings to design and program teams.</li> <li>Optimize and expand our testing capabilities using AI tools and other SW tools.</li> <li>Operate independently while working with senior management to stay fully aligned with company priorities, goals, and strategies.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned. </li> </ul> <p><strong>CANDIDATE PROFILE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical discipline, with a background in RF and/or EMC.</li> <li>2-3 years of hands-on experience performing RF performance and/or EMC testing and interpreting results against pass/fail criteria.</li> <li>Familiarity with different wireless communication protocols (cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, sub-GHz).</li> <li>Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues and EMC compliance failures.</li> <li>Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.</li> <li>Experience using electrical and RF lab equipment, such as: oscilloscope, DC power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, signal generator, and cellular communication tester.</li> <li>Rigorous attention to detail with focus on robustness, scalability, and quality of products.</li> <li>Self-motivation and the discipline to thoroughly test and vet wireless devices.</li> <li>Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>BONUS POINTS FOR:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with regulatory certification processes and standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and preparing devices for external certification.</li> <li>Skilled in antenna impedance matching, characterization, and optimization.</li> <li>Experience scripting/automating lab tests using Python or another scripting language.</li> <li>HW engineering design experience including schematic capture, layout design, and