Remote RF Design Engineer Jobs
Remote RF Design Engineer jobs are open across defense, telecommunications, semiconductor, and aerospace sectors at distributed engineering teams and remote-first technology companies, from junior RF designers to principal-level antenna and circuit specialists. Employers hiring remotely right now include Communication Technology Services, Murata America, and FormFactor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Engineer, In-building RF Design and Deployment
You must be currently authorized to work in the United States. CTS will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa or immigration status (for example, H-1B or employment-based permanent residence) for this position.
Communication Technology Services (CTS) is an industry leader in in-building and campus cellular managed services through our Forte Neutral Source™ signal source business unit. The Forte Neutral Source team provides turnkey, in-building cellular radios that provide AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cellular signal to DAS and small cell deployments in any sized building, anywhere in the US. These Forte signal source services support our clients’ mission-critical business applications and wireless connectivity needs.
We are driven by the desire to solve complex customer problems, the excitement of deploying new technologies, and our dedication to providing complex wireless network solutions to customers as simple-to-purchase solutions.
The Forte Neutral Source team is seeking an Engineer, In-Building RF Design and Deployment with broad experience designing cellular DAS systems that meet mobile operator requirements using iBwave™. The Engineer, In-Building RF Design will work as part of a disciplined engineering and project management team to review DAS designs, make updates, create submittal packages, and produce close-out documentation that meets the rigorous requirements of cellular carriers.
What you will do
RF Design & Carrier Compliance
- Review and optimize existing iBwave DAS designs for carrier compliance (band plans, sectorization, head-end topology).
- Refine designs to meet coverage, capacity, zoning, and venue constraints.
- Create and manage carrier submittal packages through final approval.
- Develop project-specific signal source bill of material that meet technical, operational and financial objectives.
- Own the post-installation closeout process: coordinate data collection, analyze results against design and carrier acceptance criteria, deliver complete closeout packages, and resolve any open items on submitted packages.
- Ensure measurable KPIs (e.g., =95% design-area coverage to spec, session retention targets, throughput) are met within the close-out reports.
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What you’ll bring
Required
- Proven iBwave skills (Level 3 certification or equivalent) with proven experience with design reviews, identifying improvements, making necessary changes, and optimizing.
- Experience working on in-building projects with AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile either directly as an employee or as a contractor/supplier to these companies.
- In-building wireless experience with proficiency across various DAS OEMs (ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, SOLiD) and operator-grade small cells (Ericsson, Nokia, Andrew).
- Experience creating or reviewing mobile operator submittal packages with a broad understanding of the operator’s design requirements and expectations.
- Experience using project management tools to plan and track deployment activities across teams.
- Proven delivery on multi-site programs with remote field teams, backed by clear documentation and stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities, strong time management and organize work activities.
- Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to identify and complete tasks without direct supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure during business hours and when needed, off-hours.
Preferred
- Cellular network operator integration experience with T-Mobile, AT&T and/or Verizon.
- OEM certifications (any of ADRF/Corning/CommScope/JMA/SOLiD)
- Experience with DAS-alternative neutral-host architectures (Ericsson Radio Dot, Andrew OneCell).
- Experience creating CIQs and other configuration activities on cellular radio systems such as Ericsson, Nokia, or Commscope.
- BS/BA in Engineering (or equivalent experience in RF/DAS systems).
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Work Setup
100% remote within the contiguous U.S., with periodic travel for key deployments and escalations.
Salary commensurate with experience in 100k -130k lrange
This position is full time and includes Company Benefits (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD/ STD, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).
You must be currently authorized to work in the United States. CTS will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa or immigration status (for example, H-1B or employment-based permanent residence) for this position.
Engineer, In-building RF Design and Deployment
You must be currently authorized to work in the United States. CTS will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa or immigration status (for example, H-1B or employment-based permanent residence) for this position.
Communication Technology Services (CTS) is an industry leader in in-building and campus cellular managed services through our Forte Neutral Source™ signal source business unit. The Forte Neutral Source team provides turnkey, in-building cellular radios that provide AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cellular signal to DAS and small cell deployments in any sized building, anywhere in the US. These Forte signal source services support our clients’ mission-critical business applications and wireless connectivity needs.
We are driven by the desire to solve complex customer problems, the excitement of deploying new technologies, and our dedication to providing complex wireless network solutions to customers as simple-to-purchase solutions.
The Forte Neutral Source team is seeking an Engineer, In-Building RF Design and Deployment with broad experience designing cellular DAS systems that meet mobile operator requirements using iBwave™. The Engineer, In-Building RF Design will work as part of a disciplined engineering and project management team to review DAS designs, make updates, create submittal packages, and produce close-out documentation that meets the rigorous requirements of cellular carriers.
What you will do
RF Design & Carrier Compliance
- Review and optimize existing iBwave DAS designs for carrier compliance (band plans, sectorization, head-end topology).
- Refine designs to meet coverage, capacity, zoning, and venue constraints.
- Create and manage carrier submittal packages through final approval.
- Develop project-specific signal source bill of material that meet technical, operational and financial objectives.
- Own the post-installation closeout process: coordinate data collection, analyze results against design and carrier acceptance criteria, deliver complete closeout packages, and resolve any open items on submitted packages.
- Ensure measurable KPIs (e.g., =95% design-area coverage to spec, session retention targets, throughput) are met within the close-out reports.
_____________________________________________________________________
What you’ll bring
Required
- Proven iBwave skills (Level 3 certification or equivalent) with proven experience with design reviews, identifying improvements, making necessary changes, and optimizing.
- Experience working on in-building projects with AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile either directly as an employee or as a contractor/supplier to these companies.
- In-building wireless experience with proficiency across various DAS OEMs (ADRF, Corning, CommScope, JMA, SOLiD) and operator-grade small cells (Ericsson, Nokia, Andrew).
- Experience creating or reviewing mobile operator submittal packages with a broad understanding of the operator’s design requirements and expectations.
- Experience using project management tools to plan and track deployment activities across teams.
- Proven delivery on multi-site programs with remote field teams, backed by clear documentation and stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities, strong time management and organize work activities.
- Highly motivated and self-driven with ability to identify and complete tasks without direct supervision.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure during business hours and when needed, off-hours.
Preferred
- Cellular network operator integration experience with T-Mobile, AT&T and/or Verizon.
- OEM certifications (any of ADRF/Corning/CommScope/JMA/SOLiD)
- Experience with DAS-alternative neutral-host architectures (Ericsson Radio Dot, Andrew OneCell).
- Experience creating CIQs and other configuration activities on cellular radio systems such as Ericsson, Nokia, or Commscope.
- BS/BA in Engineering (or equivalent experience in RF/DAS systems).
_____________________________________________________________________
Work Setup
100% remote within the contiguous U.S., with periodic travel for key deployments and escalations.
Salary commensurate with experience in 100k -130k lrange
This position is full time and includes Company Benefits (Medical, Dental, FSA, 401(k), LTD/ STD, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays).
You must be currently authorized to work in the United States. CTS will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa or immigration status (for example, H-1B or employment-based permanent residence) for this position.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote RF design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in RF simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, or CST
- Experience designing and testing RF circuits, amplifiers, or antenna systems
- Familiarity with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers
- Knowledge of impedance matching, link budget analysis, and noise figure optimization
- Active or eligible security clearance for defense and government contractor roles
Tips for Your Remote RF Design Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote rf design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by seniority or sector, find the ones that match your simulation toolset and experience level, and apply directly before postings close.
Show simulation work in your portfolio
Remote rf design engineer employers can't watch you at a bench, so documented simulation output does the credibility work instead. Share HFSS, CST, or ADS project files alongside measured vs. simulated comparisons to demonstrate you can produce independently.
Demonstrate async technical communication clearly
Remote rf design teams collaborate through written design reviews, Confluence specs, and annotated schematics. Practice writing tight RF design summaries that a distributed team can review without a meeting, since that skill is screened during remote interviews.
Prepare for remote lab coordination questions
Remote interviewers for rf design roles often ask how you manage hardware validation when you're not on-site. Prepare specific examples of coordinating prototype builds, directing bench technicians remotely, or interpreting lab data shipped to you asynchronously.
Remote RF Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote rf design engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, particularly in defense contracting, wireless infrastructure, and semiconductor design, since those sectors have established workflows for remote hardware collaboration. Remote rf design engineer employers screen heavily for self-directed simulation work, clear written technical communication, and proficiency with EM simulation tools like HFSS or CST that transfer cleanly to remote environments. A portfolio of documented RF projects, including simulation files and measured results, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who can only describe prior work.
Which companies hire remote rf design engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote rf design engineers include Communication Technology Services, Murata America, and FormFactor, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote rf design engineer roles tend to concentrate at defense technology firms, wireless chipset companies, and satellite communications providers that run distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote rf design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level rf design engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect candidates to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your strongest path is building a documented simulation portfolio using tools like HFSS, ADS, or AWR, completing open-source or academic RF projects with published results, and targeting smaller defense startups or wireless IoT companies that hire junior remote engineers when candidates can demonstrate self-sufficient technical output.
Do you need a degree for remote rf design engineer jobs?
Usually, but a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is a baseline expectation rather than a hard gate for most remote rf design engineer roles. Remote employers weigh simulation proficiency, documented antenna or circuit design results, and familiarity with RF lab measurement equipment alongside formal credentials. Candidates who demonstrate clear written technical reasoning and a portfolio of real RF work can offset limited formal education, especially at smaller remote-first firms.
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