RF Design Engineer (m/f/d)

About the role

Sonova is looking for an RF Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of wireless technologies behind its hearing solutions. Working in the Electronic Systems & RF team, you will contribute to wireless communication systems from early concept through product integration and certification, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an international R&D environment.

Key responsibilities

• Define technical specifications for RF functions, including RF circuits and antenna systems.
• Design, develop and optimise PCB antennas and RF circuits from concept through product integration.
• Create verification strategies, develop test plans and verify RF solutions for performance and reliability.
• Perform RF simulations and evaluate antenna and transceiver performance with industry-leading simulation tools.
• Support the design, development and verification of next-generation wireless communication platforms.
• Lead RF compliance activities and coordinate RF certification with external test laboratories.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on technology assessments, feasibility studies and future wireless platform development.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or a related discipline.
• Proven RF design experience in an R&D environment, including antenna design, RF measurements and wireless system development.
• Experience designing analog electronic circuits and PCB-based RF solutions.
• Fluent written and spoken English; German or French is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in RF simulation tools such as CST Studio Suite.
• Hands-on experience with RF laboratory equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, spectrum analyzers and antenna measurement systems.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, ISM (2.4 GHz) and low-power wireless systems.
• MATLAB and Altium Designer are an advantage.

What we offer

• Work in teams with engineers and experts on interesting tasks.
• An open corporate culture, flat hierarchies and support for further training and development.
• Opportunities to take on responsibility and attractive employment conditions.
• Flexible working time models in various roles.