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Wireless Hardware Product Architect & Designer Location: Nationwide – Remote (U S) The Opportunity Our confidential client is re-imagining last-mile connectivity with breakthrough multi-gigabit wireless platforms. Join a nimble, venture-backed engineering organization where you will design the hardware brains behind systems that deliver fiber-class speeds - without the fiber. Your work will shape a product line already attracting tier-one carriers and poised for rapid global expansion. About the Role As the senior technical owner, you will transform ideas into carrier-grade hardware - guiding architecture, schematics, layout, validation, and ramp-to-production. Key Responsibilities • Own end-to-end hardware architecture, from concept and schematic capture through lab bring-up and manufacturing release • Lead multilayer PCB design for 10 G/25 G/40 G SerDes, high-speed Ethernet, and advanced 802.3bt PoE power delivery • Model and optimize signal- and power-integrity; drive SI/PI simulations and hands-on validation with oscilloscopes, VNAs, and high-frequency probes • Define power budgets and implement DC-DC, PoE, and thermal solutions that withstand outdoor and telecom environments • Partner with RF, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to secure EMI/EMC certifications and seamless system integration • Generate BOMs, test plans, and manufacturing guides; champion DFM and DFT best practices • Mentor junior engineers and act as the primary technical liaison for suppliers and CMs Required Skills & Experience • S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or similar) • 7 + yrs designing complex digital or mixed-signal hardware for wireless/telecom, edge compute, or networking products • Mastery of high-speed PCB layout, differential pair design, and PoE circuitry; strong Altium/Cadence/KiCad proficiency • Lab expertise with scopes, logic & spectrum analyzers, and automated SI/PI measurement setups • Track record releasing products to volume production and managing overseas contract manufacturers • Comfortable driving agile, distributed design reviews; excellent written and verbal communication Bonus Points • Experience with mmWave radios or antenna arrays • Familiarity with carrier-class outdoor enclosures and environmental testing Why You’ll Love It • Competitive compensation plus meaningful equity in a high-growth startup • Remote-first culture with flexible hours and periodic meet-ups in sunny San Diego • Green-field ownership and direct influence on next-generation connectivity hardware • Streamlined two-round interview process and option to begin part-time consulting during notice period About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS