RF Design Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a RF Design Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average RF Design Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $129,000 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $120,078 and $140,158. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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RF Design Engineer (Wearable Consumer Device)

Greylock - San Francisco , CA

They are seeking an experienced Senior RF Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the development and optimization of RF transceiver systems and compact RF design for a wearable ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

RF Design Engineer

Wilson Electronics - Richardson , TX

The RF Design Engineer is responsible in the design of new cellular signal booster products from the initial concept phase through product introduction. This position requires a willingness to step ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago

RF Design Engineer III

Further Enterprise Solutions - Littleton , CO

RF Design Engineer III Location: Littleton CO. Onsite is must. Description: Solid RF Design experience especially working on National RF teams and being SME on design process. Scripting skills ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago

RF Design Engineer

ClientSolv Technologies - Littleton , CO

Job Description We are seeking an RF Design Engineer for a 3 month contract (with the option to hire) in Littleton, CO. In this role, you will: * Perform RF design activities related to building the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 68 days ago

Senior RF Design Engineer

L&T Technology Services - Sunnyvale , CA

At least BSEE or BSc in related engineering discipline * Experience with advanced packaging technologies and RF module/SIP design * Experience in RF schematics, layouts, and DFM. * Work experience ...

LinkedIn - 42 days ago

RF/mmWave package Design Engineer

US Tech Solutions - Sunnyvale , CA

RF/mmWave Packaging Engineer Duration : 12 months + Location : Sunnyvale CA Responsibilities: Design, simulate and validate advanced RF/mmWave packaging/module solutions. Liaise with OSAT vendors for ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

What does a RF Design Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a RF Design Engineer

Leadership skills - commitment to excellence, demonstrating company values and policies, initiating action, accepting responsibility for results, and making quality decisions Flexible to attempt alternate solutions to resolve issues and seamlessly adjust to a dynamic, changing business environment Superior organizational and project planning skills.

March 04, 2023

Requires full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and skills and potentially stronger specialization in phased array concepts and technologies (RADAR, high data rate communications, etc.

June 29, 2022

Support integration and test of the RF system including unit-level functional and environmental testing, spacecraft level testing, and in-orbit checkout (some travel and occasional shift work required).

November 13, 2022

Develop RF systems (radar related systems and subsystems) to include design, integration, test, and performance evaluation.

February 26, 2023

Act decisively and make clear, timely decisions in the best interests of the project.

March 30, 2023

Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment used for characterization of RF hardware, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, synthesizers, etc.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for RF Design Engineer in San Jose, CA

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for RF Design Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of RF Design Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for RF Design Engineer ranges from $120,078 to $140,158 with the average base salary of $129,000. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,522 to $145,292 with the average total cash compensation of $133,838.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,000	$120,078 - $140,158
Bonus	$4,838	$6,444 - $5,134
Total Pay	$133,838	$126,522 - $145,292

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

RF Design Engineer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,078 - $140,158	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,425 - $124,221	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,848 - $139,890	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,538 - $136,026	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,729 - $136,249	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,600 - $139,599	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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