Field Applications Engineer (Shanghai)

Field Applications Engineer (China)

Location: China (Shanghai)

Team: Business Development

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Us:

Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front-end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long-term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers’ toughest challenges, enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.

Our Values:

Our values are the quiet nudge that help us to be our best in every interaction.

• One team: We listen, share, and build solutions together. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success. 
• Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs.
• Solutions driven: We develop world leading manufacturable products that deliver effortless connectivity.  
• Customer focused: We act with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and are guided by a deep commitment to deliver customer focused solutions. 
• Sustainable: We design for longevity and reuse - leveraging globally connected RF technology to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled RF Front-End Engineer to support the development and integration of RF front-end modules across various platforms. You will have hands-on experience with RF components and system-level bring-up, along with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with SoC vendors to develop and optimize MIPI drivers for controlling RF front-end modules
• Support connectivity solution providers in integrating RF front-end solutions into their systems
• Perform RF front-end bring-up and integration with baseband platforms, with a preference for experience on UNISOC platforms
• Conduct cellular device testing, including both signalling (R&D and engineering environments) and non-signalling (e.g., factory calibration) scenarios
• Ensure compliance with 3GPP device testing specifications
• Debug and resolve integration issues, driving problems to root cause and solution
• Expect business travel inside China from time to time, and international travel to HQ.

Requirements

About you:

You’re excited by the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies. You may thrive in this role if you have some or all of the following:

Education & experience:

• Proven experience working with RF front-end modules, including Power Amplifiers (PA) and Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA)
• Hands-on experience in RF front-end bring-up and system integration
• Familiarity with cellular testing methodologies and tools (signalling and non-signalling)
• Strong understanding of 3GPP testing standards
• Passion for debugging and solving complex integration challenges
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal

People Skills:

• Proactive approach to problem-solving with a resilient attitude towards ambiguity. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.

Benefits

We believe in equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.