About Rivet
Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems - fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking - for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world's toughest environments.
We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.
At Rivet, you'll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.
Who Thrives Here
Role Description
As an RF Engineer focused on Desense and Front-End Design, you will ensure Rivet's wireless systems operate with reliability and precision. You will design and optimize RF front-end circuits, debug desense issues, and integrate multiple wireless technologies (cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi) into compact products. This role blends hands-on debugging with system-level analysis to deliver robust RF performance in the field.
Role Objectives
The objective of this role is to guarantee coexistence and performance of Rivet's RF systems within ruggedized, multi-sensor devices. By analyzing noise sources, designing desense methodologies, and implementing corrective actions, you will deliver RF subsystems that maintain integrity under challenging real-world conditions.
Role Requirements
Is Hiring Frequency • Palo Alto, CA, United States