POSITION OVERVIEW A rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial technology company, Alarm.com, is seeking an ambitious and talented RF/EMC Engineer. Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. The RF/EMC Engineer position is ideal for candidates who want to work hands-on with technologies such as cellular networks (LTE, Cat-M, NB-IoT, RedCap, eRedCap), WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa and mesh/star sub-GHz networks. Opportunities include testing, validating, and certifying the performance of cutting-edge security devices, innovative sensing applications, and life-safety devices. This is a lab-focused role for an engineer who enjoys owning test execution end-to-end — from bench measurement through external certification — while contributing to the RF and EMC quality of in-house hardware designs. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Independently plan and perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance testing in accordance with product specifications and applicable regulatory requirements (FCC, ISED, CE/RED). * Complete RF performance measurements (e.g., TRP/TIS, conducted power/spectrum, radiated/conducted emissions) to guarantee high performance across radios. * Evaluate, troubleshoot, and help optimize the RF performance and EMC compliance of multi-radio, in-house designed hardware. * Own the certification workflow: prepare test samples, develop test instructions, and witness/support testing at external certification labs. * Clearly document and analyze test results, and communicate findings to design and program teams. * Optimize and expand our testing capabilities using AI tools and other SW tools. * Operate independently while working with senior management to stay fully aligned with company priorities, goals, and strategies. * Other duties as assigned. CANDIDATE PROFILE: * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical discipline, with a background in RF and/or EMC. * 2-3 years of hands-on experience performing RF performance and/or EMC testing and interpreting results against pass/fail criteria. * Familiarity with different wireless communication protocols (cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, sub-GHz). * Experience troubleshooting RF performance issues and EMC compliance failures. * Ability to read and understand electronic schematics. * Experience using electrical and RF lab equipment, such as: oscilloscope, DC power analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, signal generator, and cellular communication tester. * Rigorous attention to detail with focus on robustness, scalability, and quality of products. * Self-motivation and the discipline to thoroughly test and vet wireless devices. * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. BONUS POINTS FOR: * Familiarity with regulatory certification processes and standards (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and preparing devices for external certification. * Skilled in antenna impedance matching, characterization, and optimization. * Experience scripting/automating lab tests using Python or another scripting language. * HW engineering design experience including schematic capture, layout design, and hardware bring-up. * Experience conducting simulation using Ansys SIwave and HFSS software. * Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. 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 [email protected]. 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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