Electrical Engineer I

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Advanced Locationing Technology (ALT) R&D team. This is a hybrid position requiring you to work on-site at our office in Holtsville, NY, for a minimum of three days a week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to establish baseline requirements for electrical engineering and RF design projects.
• Participates in all phases of the hardware design lifecycle, from initial concept and schematic capture to prototyping, testing, and final integration.
• Performs rigorous RF and hardware test setups, debugging, and verification on new product prototypes.
• Analyzes system and process performance, interpreting test data to recommend actionable solutions and design improvements to key stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive technical documentation for new R&D projects and reviews historical test data.
• Explores and evaluates the latest RF technologies, components, and methodologies to drive innovation in existing and future product lines.
• Assists in reviewing engineering change orders (ECOs), schematic updates, and test procedure modifications for existing designs.
• Exercises independent judgment within defined practices to determine the most effective methods and techniques for solving complex technical assignments.

Job Requirements For New Graduates

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have completed core coursework or academic projects related to RF design, electromagnetics, or circuit analysis.

Position-Specific Requirements & Technical Skills

• Core Focus: RF Test Setup, Hardware Debugging, System Integration, and Prototype Validation.
• Hardware & Instrumentation: Hands-on experience or academic proficiency operating advanced lab equipment, including:
• Oscilloscopes
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Power Meters
• Preferred: Network Analyzers and Signal Generators.
• Desirable Skills (Optional but a plus): Familiarity with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., Keysight ADS), knowledge of RFID reader technologies (backscattering, self-jamming cancellation), or exposure to wireless communication standards (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.