RF Design Engineer
- Pay
- $73,800 – $97,600 per year
- Location
- Schaumburg, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- RF circuit theory
- Basic power amplifier knowledge
- Communication theory
- Circuit troubleshooting and debugging
- Analytical skills
- Technical communication
- Multi-project management
Also useful
- RF circuit simulation tools such as ADS
- Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL
- Cadence PCB Layout Editor or similar tools
- LabVIEW
- Amateur Radio License
Department Overview
The RF Site Hardware team is an organization within the Products and Solutions group of Motorola Solutions. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated and highly reliable communications, infrastructure and networking products for Mission Critical and commercial communication products across a variety of global markets and standards. The RF Site Hardware Engineering team develops state of the art Digital, RF, Mechanical and Power Supply solutions to meet our customer's needs.
About the role
Develops, designs, models, and tests radio frequency transmitters and receiver circuit subsystems. Works on multi-disciplinary teams responsible for integrated product designs.
- The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing power amplifiers, receivers, VCO's and PLL's. The initial assignment will consist of developing a RF circuit for the next generation of infrastructure products operating in the VHF through 900 MHz bands. Other assignments could consist of supporting field issues or end-of-life components related to RF circuits on legacy products.
- The candidate is expected to have RF circuit knowledge, basic power amplifier knowledge, and communication theory understanding. He/she should enjoy hands-on building and debugging of circuits. During the development phase of a project, the candidate would work closely with other engineers, suppliers and the factory. Some travel may be required.
- Desired Qualifications:
- Strong background in RF circuit theory and simulation tools such as ADS.
- Working knowledge of Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL and PCB Layout Editor or similar tools.
- Works autonomously but able to work effectively with other engineering disciplines.
- Sound analytic skills and able to troubleshoot circuits quickly.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects.
- Summarizes complex technical concepts clearly.
- Good writing and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Labview is a plus.
- Having an Amateur Radio License is a plus.
Target Base Salary Range
$73,800 - $97,600 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 1+ years of experience in RF Engineering
Travel Requirements
- None
- Relocation Provided
- None
- Position Type
- New Grad
- Referral Payment Plan
- Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
From Motorolasolutions's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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