Sonova AG

RF Design Engineer

📍 Murten

Role and responsibilities

Define technical specifications for RF functions, including RF circuits and antenna systems. Design, develop, and optimize PCB antennas and RF circuits from concept through product integration. Create verification strategies, develop test plans, and perform verification of RF solutions to ensure performance and reliability. Perform RF simulations and evaluate antenna and transceiver performance using industry-leading simulation tools. Support the design, development, and verification of next-generation wireless communication platforms. Lead RF compliance activities, ensuring product conformance with regulatory standards. Manage and support RF certification activities by coordinating with external test laboratories and ensuring successful product qualification. Collaborate with internal and external partners on technology assessments, feasibility studies, innovation initiatives, and future wireless platform development.

Team / description

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change. Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline

  • Proven experience in RF design within an R&D environment, including antenna design, RF measurements, and wireless system development

  • Strong expertise in RF simulation tools such as ADS and CST Studio Suite

  • Hands-on experience with RF laboratory equipment, including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Spectrum Analyzers, and antenna measurement systems

  • Experience designing analog electronic circuits and PCB-based RF solutions

  • Familiarity with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, ISM (2.4 GHz), and low-power wireless systems

  • Experience with MATLAB and Altium Designer is considered an advantage

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and solution-oriented mindset

  • Fluent written and spoken English; German or French would be an asset