RF Electronic Engineer

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With 40 years of experience, innovation is integral to Ingenico’s approach and culture, inspiring our large and diverse community of experts who anticipate and help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide. At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.  

Scope 

This role is based in Valence right next to Valence TGV station (Valence Gare TGV) which makes it easily accessible by train (36 min from Lyon Part-Dieu etc) ! 

Being part of the Point Of Sale terminals R&D, you contribute to the HW development and qualification of the devices designed by the R&D of Ingenico. The purpose of this position is to develop and test RF features for Hardware matters (Chipset & antenna) for all the different technologies (RFID, cellular, Wi-Fi, BT, ...).

Key Responsabilities

Define the RF specifications: 

• Define product radio specifications according to product specifications and current standards.
• In collaboration with the mechanical engineer, write the product's hardware specification and contribute to the definition of the radio integration, particularly the antennas.
• Target the most efficient and competitive solutions
• In an innovation mindset, deposit patents to protect the Ingenico’s know how.

Design and validation: 

• Design radio interfaces (architecture, schematics, simulation and antenna design) and manage implementation (mechanical integration, layout).
• Qualification (conducted / radiated performances, immunity, normative contours).
• Get product radio approvals for certifications
• Analyse information from beta tests and field feedback, to enhance the behaviour and fix issues.
• Reporting of the tests results
• Collaboration with different project stakeholders to define the best compromise (RF performance/Mechanical design/Electronic/cost)

Production follow-up: 

• Define the tests specifications to be used on the production lines.
• Analyse data coming from production to manage calibration and detect potential issues

Profile 

You are an electronical Engineer with a clear focus in RF fields. You have at least 2 years of experience in IoT dev or you are a fresh graduated engineer with relevant internships in RF design. You speak French and English at a good level.

Important technical skills :

• RF Rx/Tx and antenna design
• Cellular, LTE, RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
• RF standards
• EMV L1 & L2
• Spectrum analysers
• RF Simulation (HFSS)
• LabWindows/CVI
• Atlassian tools (JIRA)

Other important skills :

• team spirit
• rigorous
• factual for deliverables & outcomes
• analysis proficiency and creative mindset to draw, enhance, fix issues.

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone.

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