Systems Design Engineer

Emerson
Boston, US
On-site

Job Description

An RF Validation System Architect at Emerson T&M (NI) is a trusted technical advisor who understands telecommunication external trends, RF competition, and customer needs to define architectural requirements for products and systems.

Drives the technical vision for the Semiconductor Validation RF space, along with establishing a clear path on how to get there by working with Engineer teams. Seeks innovation to provide differentiated capabilities to customers, to enter new markets, and to amplify innovation within the organization. Expert in multiple RF products from NI, including the achievable capabilities when bringing products together to create a system.

Required Skills

  • Deep working knowledge of one or more RF standards (e.g., 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, etc), including applicable test specifications, and their implications on system architecture and roadmap decisions.
  • Strong system-level understanding of NI RF hardware and software (USRP, VST, VNA, RFmx, Drivers, etc) platform and its use in integrated test systems
  • Experience designing RF instrumentation systems, including calibration techniques, error budgeting, and performance tradeoffs across the system lifecycle
  • Strong software background with emphasis on instrumentation control, DSP, automation frameworks, and data analysis, enabling scalable and maintainable test system architectures: Python, C#, LabVIEW and/or MATLAB.
  • Advises business and R&D on technical tradeoff decisions
  • Leads customer discussions on future system needs, trends, and technical exchanges that guide NI’s roadmap
  • Assess initial technical feasibility to ensure practicality of strategies
  • System consulting for customer opportunities​

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience developing, automating or architecting electronics systems.
  • Ability to use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, polit

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PythonC#LabviewMatlabRf standards (e.g., 3gpp, ieee 802.11, bluetooth)Ni rf hardware and software (usrp, vst, vna, rfmx, drivers)Instrumentation controlDspAutomation frameworksData analysisCommunicationProblem-solvingTelecommunicationSemiconductor validationRf competitionCustomer needs

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-solving

Domain Knowledge

TelecommunicationSemiconductor validationRFElectronics systemsInstrumentation

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/9/2026

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