# Hardware Systems Design Engineer – 5G Cellular Base Stations at GreenWave Radios™ > United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Agreenwaveradios%3A6113842004 (read 2026-11-10). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [GreenWave Radios™](https://alderhq.app/companies/greenwave-radios) - Location text: San Diego, California, United States; Headquarters-San Diego, CA - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: San Diego, California, United States; Headquarters-San Diego, CA") - Posted: 2026-07-15 (118 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/greenwaveradios/jobs/6113842004 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (San Diego, n 44): p25 $130k, median $158k, p75 $171k ## Description (the employer's text) InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays. Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation. To learn more about GreenWave Radios™ and hear what our employees have to say, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com or explore our Home - GreenWave Radios website. ### About the Role We're looking for an experienced Principal Hardware Systems Design Engineer to lead PCB design and development for next-generation, high-performance cellular base stations. Our 5G base station architecture is unique. We co-designed every element, from silicon through firmware, to deliver a compelling value proposition. You'll architect/design the board-level circuitry that complements our custom silicon — spanning digital processing, high-speed SerDes, power management, and RF transmission/reception — to deliver a complete base station solution that's both high-reliability and low-cost/power. This is a high-visibility technical leadership role in San Diego: you'll own the design from concept through qualification, working shoulder-to-shoulder with various domain experts to ensure everything comes together. ### What You'll Do - Develop an in-depth understanding of the base station system architecture and how all the elements work together - The system is partitioned across several PCB hardware components, each providing a function and having various physical and electrical interfaces. These are the components you will develop. - Own PCB development end-to-end, from concept through production - Design and implement RF, analog, digital, and power circuits for high-performance base station products - Partner with experts on floor planning, design and PCB constraints for seamless integration - Lead and review schematic capture and PCB layout - Optimize PCB stack-up for performance and cost - Develop and maintain schematic symbols and component footprints - Work closely with your team on this detailed implementation and scale the team’s capability by deploying AI in all parts of the flow - Drive the PCB development flow to improve quality and productivity - Lead PCB vendor engagement through DFM review - Support board bring-up and debug ### What You Bring - 12+ years designing mixed signal circuits in an engineering role - BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/training - Strong knowledge, intuition and experience in complete solution systems - Proven track record in PCB schematic and layout design, ideally in high-speed and RF/analog applications - Hands-on experience with Altium or Cadence Allegro with the ability to transition tools efficiently - Solid grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles - Functional knowledge of common PCB digital interfaces e.g., UART, Ethernet, SPI etc. - Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and DFM best practices - Strong foundation in both analog and digital electronics - A track record of mentoring less experienced designers - Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills — you'll work daily with experts across multiple domains ### Nice to Have - Experience in 5G wireless systems and operation, especially in base stations - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation must align with real-world constraints - Exposure to AI-assisted EDA tools for schematic/layout design and optimization, or functional and DFM checking - General comfort adopting AI-augmented workflows to boost design productivity — this is a plus, not a requirement, for the right hands-on RF/analog expert --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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