Sr. Lead Hardware Engineer (High-Speed & mmWave Systems)
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Position Type: Full-Time | Founding Engineering Team
Compensation: $100K–$120K base + annual performance bonus + equity (stock options)
Visa & Relocation Support: Relocation support to Georgia, including work permits and legal assistance
About RIVVOR
RIVVOR is a next-generation wireless systems company based in Silicon Valley, with engineering hubs in Montréal, Canada, and Tbilisi, Georgia. We are building ultra-high-speed wireless infrastructure using advanced mmWave and RF technologies—from Earth to orbit and beyond.
Founded by seasoned engineers from AMD and top-tier research labs, our team blends semiconductor execution, system design, and physics-driven innovation. We partner with leading universities and national labs to solve deep technical challenges in wireless communication, data movement, and infrastructure design.
If you're excited by elegant systems, complex architecture, and creating the blueprint for something truly groundbreaking, this is your moment.
About the Role:
As Senior/Lead Hardware Engineer, you’ll own the full hardware development lifecycle for our high-speed mmWave modules. From architecture to manufacturing, you’ll lead the design of multi-layer boards that combine RF, digital, and power systems into a compact, production-ready product. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of RF, modular, and aerospace-grade hardware.
What You’ll Do:
Define hardware architecture, requirements, and component strategy
Design complex multi-layer PCBs for mmWave RF, PCIe, SerDes, and power delivery
Lead prototype development through volume manufacturing and cost optimization
Perform signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal analysis
Drive hardware validation, lab bring-up, and performance debugging
Collaborate with RF, FPGA, embedded, and mechanical teams for system integration
Establish internal design guidelines and mentor junior engineers
Interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers for DFM and production
Ensure system-level reliability for both data center and space environments.
What We’re Looking For:
6+ years of experience in high-frequency hardware development
Expert in PCB design using Altium Designer or Cadence (RF + high-speed digital)
Hands-on experience with PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, and comms hardware
Deep understanding of SI/PI, EMC, impedance control, and heat management
Proven track record of taking hardware from concept to mass production
Leadership and mentorship capabilities in hardware development teams
Comfortable working across domains: RF, digital, embedded, mechanical
Bonus: Experience with mmWave or RF module integration
Bonus: Familiarity with enterprise networking or space-grade hardware
Tech Stack:
Altium Designer, Cadence, HyperLynx, ADS, HFSS, CST Studio, SI/PI simulation tools, VNA, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, thermal cameras, EMC test equipment, PCIe, 100G Ethernet, high-speed SerDes, custom mmWave interfaces, DFM, supply chain tools, volume production workflows
Why Join Us:
Lead next-gen hardware systems powering ultra-fast wireless platforms
Competitive base + equity + milestone bonuses
Join a global team of RF, silicon, and system engineers shaping the future of data movement
Benefits: relocation support, flexible work schedule, health coverage, wellness stipend, team offsites
