Device Engineer II (RF/EMC)
Alarm.com· Smart Security & IoT· Aug 7, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 81 days ago
Tysons, Virginia
In office
Full-time
Mid
$114K–$160K est.
2+ years exp
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Job description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are looking for a talented and passionate RF/EMC engineer to join the Device Engineering team and help us define the future of the Internet-of-Things for residential and commercial properties by creating and integrating devices including security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras. You will be working with a team of talented engineers across a diverse set of technological backgrounds to design devices, build and manufacture hardware, architect and implement software, and collaborate in an agile and fast-paced environment.
You will work on cellular (LTE, Cat-M, NB-IoT, RedCap), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, and sub-GHz radios in security, sensing, and life-safety devices. About two-thirds of the role is RF performance and EMC testing and verification, done independently. The other third is design: matching antennas, reviewing RF and EMI-sensitive circuits, and turning test failures into design fixes, working with senior RF engineers who will grow you into simulation and RF circuit design.
What You'll Learn and Work On
Areas the team owns; prior exposure is a plus, not a prerequisite.
RF performance testing, conducted and over-the-air: TRP/TIS, output power, spectrum, and receiver sensitivity.
EMC pre-compliance testing and debugging: radiated and conducted emissions and immunity.
Antenna matching, characterization, and placement in the product enclosure.
RF front-end and EMI design reviews, and design fixes proven on the bench.
Antenna and EMI simulation with Ansys HFSS and SIwave.
Regulatory certification support (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) at external laboratories.
Test automation for repeatable measurements.
Responsibilities:
Independently plan and perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing on multi-radio hardware against product specifications and regulatory requirements (FCC, ISED, CE/RED).
Document and analyze results; state the impact on product performance and communicate findings to design and program teams.
Design and tune antenna matching networks, single- and multi-band, and characterize antennas in the product enclosure.
Participate in schematic and layout reviews of RF front ends, antennas, and EMI-sensitive circuits.
Troubleshoot RF performance and EMC failures, propose design changes, and verify them on the bench.
Contribute RF circuit blocks and run antenna and EMI simulations with senior engineers.
Support certification testing: prepare samples, write test instructions, and witness testing at external laboratories.
Automate repeated measurements to increase test throughput and reliability, using AI and software tools.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, with coursework or experience in RF, microwave, or EMC.
2+ years of hands-on RF or EMC testing; graduate research and co-ops count.
Works independently: scopes their own work, follows through, and communicates progress and blockers early.
RF and EMC test results analysis and able to explain results to non-RF team members.
Hands-on use of spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, DC power analyzers, and cellular communication testers.
Designs single-band impedance matching networks from VNA measurements using Smith chart fundamentals.
Understands the types and sources of EMI and common mitigation: filtering, shielding, grounding, and layout.
Experience reading schematics and PCB layouts.
Familiar with cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and sub-GHz IoT protocols.
Clear written and verbal communication of results to design and program teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Multi-band antenna matching and antenna characterization (efficiency, gain, pattern) in an anechoic chamber.
Electromagnetic simulation with Ansys HFSS, SIwave, or similar tools.
Schematic capture or PCB layout of RF circuits, e.g. in Altium.
Regulatory certification processes and standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and preparing devices for external laboratories.
Python scripting to automate lab tests and data processing, including with AI-assisted tools.
Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM ?
Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .
COMPANY INFO
Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com 's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com 's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.
For more information, please visit www.alarm.com .
COMPANY BENEFITS
Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.
Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.
Notice To Third Party Agencies: Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com , please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com. The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package. Base Salary Range $88,300 — $122,550 USD
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