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Senior EMC / Hardware Engineer

Atheer Connectivity · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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You are hiring a senior-level hardware design engineer who specializes in EMC troubleshooting and isolated PoE power design for networking and wireless products.This is a hands-on design role, not a compliance test operator.Atheer ACT is a Saudi deep-tech telecommunications company building carrier-grade 60 GHz and mmWave wireless infrastructure for high-throughput backhaul and enterprise connectivity.What They Will DoThis engineer will be responsible for diagnosing and fixing a live EMC compliance failure on the PoE port of an outdoor wireless radio product. Their work will directly impact the success of the current certification cycle.Key responsibilities include:Analyze EMC failure plots and identify root causes quicklyRedesign isolated PoE PD converters (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4)Design and tune magnetics: flyback transformers, common-mode chokes, isolation barriersOptimize PCB layout for EMC performance: grounding, isolation, filter placementReduce conducted emissions on telecom ports (CISPR 32 / EN 55032 using ISN)Guide the product through full EMC certification, including retestsWork closely with hardware, RF, and compliance teams to implement fixes fastThis is a hands-on design role, not a lab technician role.RequirementsMust-have experience8+ years of experience designing PoE power stages, solving EMC failures, and shipping telecom or networking hardware through certificationBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field; equivalent hands-on design experience will be considered equallyIsolated PoE PD converter design compliant with IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 or Type 4Flyback topology design and transformer constructionCommon-mode choke selection under DC biasCISPR 32 / EN 55032 conducted emissions testing on telecom ports using ISNPCB layout for EMC performance, including grounding, isolation, and filter placementNice to havemmWave / 60 GHz / IEEE 802.11ad/ay wireless product experience10GBASE-T PHY experienceRadiated emissions and immunity testing for outdoor equipment, including ESD and surgeOpen to onsite or hybrid work arrangementsImmediate start availabilityBenefitsWill be determined later on based on the experience.