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Radio waves play a considerable role in our daily lives. Whether you’re calling someone from your cellphone or watching a television show, these communications are transmitted through radio waves. 

Radio frequencies represent the oscillation (vibrations) of an electric current or voltage. In short, it facilitates the movement of waves from one instrument to the next. Many of today's devices use this transmission method, from electronics to consumer products, companies and firms around the world depend on radio frequencies. 

Transmitting communications with radio frequencies has had to become even faster and more efficient today than ever before. Smartphones are expected to send SMS messages within seconds, and computers are judged by how fast they can connect to networks and operate. Much of this is determined by how well these instruments can transmit and accept radio waves. 

Regardless of where your company or firm is regarding radio frequency engineering and design, the first step is ensuring you have the right people on your team. The transmission is only as good as the device it's coming from. 

Ultimately, those devices start with exceptional design and engineering. For over a decade, the team at Cad Crowd has connected excellent design talent with companies and firms across the globe. Each of the designers who have joined our platform is pre-vetted by our own in-house team of engineers and designers. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure your company receives the design help it needs. 

If you are new to radio frequency engineering and design or want more information on how to receive this service, we are here to help. Keep reading for a layout of radio frequency engineering's purpose and how our team can assist you. 

What is radio frequency engineering and design? 

Radio frequency engineering is a subset of electrical engineering that deals with the engineering and design of devices that use radio band signals and transmit radio waves. These devices can be mobile phones, televisions, computers, transmitters, radios, and other instruments that send or receive radio waves. The goal of this practice is to ensure that devices can adequately move communications. The design and engineering of electrical instruments are crucial to the success of radio wave transmissions. 

What does a radio frequency engineer do? 

Radio frequency engineers combine the characteristics of an IT and telecommunications professional. They have to understand the details of how telecommunication devices work and operate. This knowledge gives them the skills they need to design and help produce devices that transmit radio waves. These individuals are responsible for crafting, implementing, and maintaining wireless communications with radio waves. 

Here are a few of the main tasks that radio frequency engineers engage in to improve radio frequencies: 

• Improve device performance—Radio frequency engineers can help companies and firms enhance wireless devices' operation and perform any necessary maintenance. 
• Develop new wireless networks—If there are new wireless standards, network speeds, or even telecom towers, a radio frequency engineer will handle the strategic planning of adapting to these new developments. This can be done by creating a digital strategy or working with contractors to plan for wireless infrastructure.
• Managing onsite projects—If new devices or structures are needed, radio frequency engineers would be in charge of making sure construction or maintenance teams have everything they needed. 
• Ensure data is connected through software—When a new computer network or piece of physical infrastructure is put into place, a radio frequency engineer will ensure that any related digital software tools facilitate the transmission of wireless communications. 

In addition to all of these tasks, radio frequency engineers will also ensure all local and federal regulations regarding telecommunications and wireless devices are met. 

In addition to the engineering tasks, there are also the design elements of this discipline. Radio frequency designers develop the technical drawings, models, and renderings of devices that facilitate wireless communications. 

Radio frequency designers can help companies and firms design antennas and layout any internal parts like PCBs. In addition to antennas and telecom towers, they can also design consumer products and electronic devices that transmit radio waves. 

These professionals are responsible for a variety of communication and radio frequency transmission devices. If your company or firm is in need of radio frequency engineering and design services, our team at Cad Crowd wants to help. It can be challenging to find the right professional for your projects. 

However, our team can add simplicity to the engineer and designer hiring process. If you would like more information on how our team can assist you in finding the right engineering and design professional, we invite you to visit our How It Works page. 

Types of radio frequency design devices and products 

Radio frequency engineering and design cover a broad spectrum of instruments and devices. This is because many products transmit and emit radio frequencies. Each device comes with its own unique design requirements when it comes to radio wave transmission. Our team understands this and has become experts at helping companies and firms find design services. 

Here are a few of the types of products designers within our global network have experience working with: 

RF Transmitter and Receivers—Transmitters and receivers ensure that data and information can travel from one device to another. Our team can design an RF module to reduce RF wave obstruction while ensuring all PCB circuit boards and chips are correctly constructed to prevent malfunction. 

Wireless RF systems—From Bluetooth to smartphones, today, RF modules have to facilitate the transmission of radio waves wirelessly. The designers at Cad Crowd can put together detailed schematics and plans for well-designed wireless systems and infrastructure. Today, many communications depend on wireless technology, and our team will work with you to make sure your radio wave transmissions are working correctly.

Consumer products—Smartphones, computers, televisions, and radios speak to one another—and other devices in some cases. Engineering and designing these devices to fulfill their primary purpose and transmit radio waves and communications are crucial to their operation. The designers that are a part of Cad Crowd's global network have extensive experience creating devices that utilize radio wave frequencies. From developing unique PCB boards to designing transmitters, our network of designers is ready to help you design consumer products that meet your customers' communication expectations. 

Military communications—Military-grade equipment requires a different level and intention of design and engineering. From encryption to higher-frequency ranges, our team can help your company and firm meet your military clients' expectations. From unmanned aerial systems to defense communication solutions, our team can produce designs that meet your company's radio frequency engineering and design goals for military clients. 

Today, more is expected of electronic devices than ever before. Globalization, communication accessibility, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has made it even more crucial for devices to transmit communications through radio waves. Our platform houses over 30,000 talented designers who are prepared to take this task off your plate. For the companies and firms you work with, we want to make all radio frequency engineering and design services straightforward. For more information about the designers on our platform, contact one of our design experts here. 

Cad Crowd's radio frequency engineering and design services 

In addition to the products that our team can help you manage, our team can also help your company or firm with the following radio frequency engineering and design services: 

• CAD (design and engineering)—Today, computers can more easily do what pen and paper have done for centuries. Engineers can create and visualize transmitters, antennas, and various other devices that transmit radio waves. Designers and engineers can also develop photorealistic renderings and models as well as detailed schematics before the manufacturing process. CAD leads to fewer errors, as all parties can view instruments and devices before prototyping or production. 
• New invention development—Do you have a new idea that involves radio frequency engineering and design? Our global network of designers and engineers can take your plan and turn it into a fully realized device. The team at Cad Crowd can take you from a drawing on a napkin or piece of paper and transform it into a 3D printable design or a prototype ready for mass manufacturing. 
• Electrical engineering—If radio frequencies are involved, it is highly likely that you will also need to plan for electrical engineering. Within the Cad Crowd network of designers, you can find and select a professional who can create a technical drawing of the internal electrical wiring and power systems involved with your device. From there, our team can turn the internal and external components of your device into a photorealistic rendering.
• Internet of things (IoT) design—Many of today's instruments that utilize radio frequencies require devices to speak to one another. IoT facilitates much of this. IoT is a term that describes how every device is connected through wireless networks. This enables companies and firms to gather valuable customer data. Also, consumers can enjoy the ease of communication and convenience. Many Cad Crowd designers have experience with designing devices to utilize this concept. These professionals can bring the same know-how to your project. 
• Prototype design—Before you manufacture your finished product, you want to ensure that your device accomplishes what you set out to. Our designers will take your specifications and measurements and transform them into a working prototype. From there, designers can conduct digital—and physical—tests on virtual and physical prototype models. You want to make sure your instrument and device can withstand the stresses it may be put under. Prototypes can accomplish this while also allowing you to identify mistakes. 
• PCB design—PCBs hold all of an electronic device's most important components, while also organizing internal power systems. Each device requires a unique approach to PCB design. Again, the Cad Crowd team can make this situation simple and straightforward for your company and firm. For any device that uses radio frequencies to work correctly, PCBs have to be accurate and meet specifications. Our global network of designers can ensure your PCB is operational and works best with your device. 
• Wearables—Today, technologies like the Fitbit, Apple Watch, and even eyewear can transmit radio frequencies. If you are venturing into this market, or already have an idea of how you want to position yourself, our team of designers can get you going in the right direction. Wearables have become a popular way for companies and firms to help customers collect data about themselves and their world. So, whether you are at the concept phase, or are ready for a prototype, our team can step in to help.

When it comes to helping companies and firms with radio frequency engineering and design, our goal is to make the process as straightforward as possible. In a time when many are stepping into the world of freelance and design, it can be challenging to differentiate exceptional talent. Fortunately, our platform seeks to make that process simpler. 

For ten years, our team has pre-vetted exceptional design talent. They have always strived to connect talent with companies and firms who need their assistance. So, wherever your company or firm is in the radio frequency engineering and design process, it is our goal to provide the services above. For a look at the additional help, our designers can provide, be sure to visit our Services page. 

How our team can help you with your next radio frequency engineering and design project

Each designer will have their own way of working through your design project with you. Nevertheless, here is a look at the general process you can likely expect from your radio frequency engineer or designer. 

Our designers will discuss your needs—What is the purpose of the device? Who is a part of your customer base? What is the overall scope? These are questions your designer will likely ask and want to understand before they get started. Once they get a feel for your needs, they can then begin to create a 2D technical drawing of the electrical device. They can then start to work with you to sharpen the vision for your idea further. This time also allows them to fix any preliminary mistakes and ensure the drawing meets all specifications. 

Transforming 2D drafts into photorealistic models—This is where you can see your radio frequency designs come to life. Instead of just looking at lines on a grid, you can see how the device will look once it is completed. Through 3D modeling, product design, and an exceptional understanding of power systems, our designers can produce a rendering that is accurate and ready for the next stage in the process. 

Go further in visualizing the final outcome—This is the stage where our designers can help you think about how you want to share your vision. How will you get the buy-in of investors? Are there ways to help sell your designs to your customer base? This step is where ideas like 3D animations, 3D presentation design, and virtual mock-ups can convey the ultimate vision you have for your radio frequency designs. Instead of telling them about the internal components, you can show them. 

Our team wants to take the stress out of seeking out design help. Our team understands that you have a lot to handle. From managing personnel to developing marketing campaigns, the tasks can pile up. That reason is why our team wants to help by taking this part of the process out of your hands. Again, our team is made up of designers and engineers who have experience selecting the right talent. You can be sure that when you work with a Cad Crowd designer on your next radio frequency and design project, your company, and firm are working with the best. 

Why radio frequency engineering and design is necessary 

We understand that a lot could be riding on your next radio frequency engineering and design project. Whether you are looking to create a fitness watch or build a high-quality radio, it's crucial that you get the designs correct. There are many benefits for companies and firms to invest in radio frequency engineering and design. Here are a few our team wants you to experience: 

Reduce mistakes—Laying out your radio frequency designs ahead of time makes it easier to find and fix errors. The last thing you want is to get to the final step before manufacturing and have to make drastic changes, or recalls. Investing in engineering and designs ensures that you create an error-free product that meets your specifications. 

Create higher-quality products—Much like in the previous point, engineering and design allow you to see where you can sharpen a product. You may discover that you can make things easier on users by adding or subtracting specific components. You wouldn't have discovered this without investing in design and engineering ahead of time. 

Decrease manufacturing costs—Radio frequency design and engineering for companies and firms can intersect with practices like DFMA. Typically, the goal will be to ensure that you are creating a product that can be easily manufactured. Design and engineering allow you to think carefully about your products' components and how they can be improved upon to add greater ease to the manufacturing process. 

Inform and engage stakeholders—You've got to make the sell to your investors, partners, and customers. Radio frequency design and engineering give your company or firm the opportunity to involve these parties at an earlier stage in the process. Having designs before production enables you to get their input and make any necessary changes that they need. Furthermore, it allows you to get their buy-in, so you have their support before moving further in the process. 

Increase your company's efficiency—Your team should be working on tasks they were specifically hired and trained to do. A freelance designer can facilitate this. They can free up yourself and your team to work on the tasks that everyone is best suited for. Additionally, you can trust that you have someone working on your designs that is sharp, talented, and capable enough to finish projects in a timely manner. 

There are a variety of reasons you and your team should invest in radio frequency design and engineering. Concepts like wireless technologies and the internet of things require a higher level of design talent. Designers have to combine aesthetics with functionality. Investing in this process can help ensure you have a device that looks great and meets your operational goals.

Hire your next radio frequency engineering and design professional from Cad Crowd 

Again, our platform houses over 30,000 designers. You have tons of options to choose from when you are selecting your next design professional. These individuals have been pre-vetted by our team, and are encouraged to produce quality work that is accurate and precise. 

Our team wants companies and firms like yours to succeed in radio frequency engineering and design. This reason is why we have created multiple convenient processes for you to find the design talent you need. Whether you want a confidential quote, participate in a crowdfunding design contest, or request hourly help, our team can get you on the right path. You can even look through Cad Crowd's free 3D Cad library for design ideas and to browse the work of some of our designers. 

No longer do you have to sift through piles of resumes or conduct multiple interviews. Our team has already done that part of the work for you. All you have to do is look through our platform to find that designer that best suits your needs. We are confident that you can find a design professional that can perform the tasks needed for your next project. 

Regardless of where you are in the radio frequency engineering and design process, our team is ready to help you move to the next step. If you are prepared to get started, we invite you to reach out to us for a free quote today!