RF System Director

Job Description

RF System Director

Harmonic is the worldwide leader in software-based cable access solutions. We revolutionized cable access networking with the industry’s first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly and efficiently deploy gigabit internet services to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com

Role Description

We are looking for a RF System Director to join our R&D site.

You will report to the CTO of the Broadband Business Unit.

Location

On-site role - working daily from our offices in Caesarea

What You Will Be Doing

• Own end to end RF system definition, from early requirements gathering through architecture, detailed specifications, and technical tradeoff analysis.

• Lead RF technical strategy for current and future products, ensuring alignment with product, system, and business goals.

• Drive proof of concept activities, feasibility studies, and risk reduction for new technologies and architectures.

• Be deeply involved in detailed RF design, simulations, reviews, and hands-on technical decision making.

• Be involved in prototyping, bring-up, DVT, regulatory and environmental qualifications, and design transfer to production.

• Ensure high quality technical documentation across all phases of development, including specifications, design documents, test plans, and reports.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including digital, system, mechanical, manufacturing, QA, support, product management, sales, marketing, and key customers.

• Support customer engagements, escalations, and field issues by providing deep RF expertise and root cause analysis.

• Participate in technology roadmap planning and contribute to long term innovation initiatives.

What You Should Have

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. M.Sc. is a strong advantage.

• At least 10 years of proven experience in RF system design, including both hands-on technical work and people leadership.

• Deep expertise in RF architectures, analog front-end design, signal integrity, noise analysis, and system level tradeoffs.

• Demonstrated experience across the full development life cycle, including requirements definition, architecture, specification, implementation, verification, and production release.

• Experience working with manufacturing, test, and regulatory processes, including design for manufacturability and compliance.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead complex technical investigations.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with full professional proficiency in English.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, and customer-facing environment.

At Harmonic, we believe that building and nurturing a global team with diverse backgrounds and voices is critical to our success. Together, we achieve excellence through creativity and innovation, build relationships based on integrity and mutual respect, and deliver the highest quality in every aspect of our business for the benefit of our employees, business partners and shareholders.

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About Us

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company’s industry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for fiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence solutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver exceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands of vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic powers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability. Anchored with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation, Harmonic supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network evolution. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

About The Team

Join the broadband revolution at Harmonic, where we're pioneering the future of multigigabit connectivity! As the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband solutions, we're transforming the way people live, work, and connect. Our groundbreaking technologies, including Unified DOCSIS 4.0, Remote OLT, and AI-Ops solutions, are empowering operators to deliver lightning-fast internet services to homes and businesses across the globe. With our industry-first virtualized broadband solution and cOS platform, we're simplifying operations, reducing costs, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We're proud to power next-gen broadband services for leading operators across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

At Harmonic, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of connectivity. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with top talent, and be part of a company that's making a real impact.

Join our mission to empower a more connected world and discover a career that's fast, innovative, and full of possibilities!