RF Design Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Work type
On-site
Location
Schaumburg, IL
Salary
$63,800–$127,600 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
72 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

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This role $96k
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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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TL;DR · RF Design Engineer

The RF Design Engineer will join the engineering team to design, develop, and test critical components including amplifiers, receivers, VCOs, and PLLs. The primary focus involves developing RF circuits for next-generation infrastructure products operating in the VHF through 900 MHz bands, while also supporting field issues or end-of-life components for legacy products. This role requires hands-on building and debugging of circuits in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities. Candidates must possess a strong background in RF circuit design and wireless communication theory. Required technical skills include proficiency with simulation tools like ADS and Momentum, as well as Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL or PCB Layout Editor. Additional preferred competencies include knowledge of Labview or Python, and the possession of an Amateur Radio License to support complex hardware development projects.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and test amplifiers, receivers, VCOs, and PLLs.
  • Develop RF circuits for next-generation infrastructure products in the VHF through 900 MHz bands.
  • Support field issues and manage end-of-life components for legacy RF circuits.
  • Perform hands-on building and debugging of electronic circuits.
  • Utilize simulation tools like ADS and Momentum for circuit design.
  • Create PCB layouts using Cadence Allegro or similar design software.
  • Manage multiple concurrent design projects while meeting technical requirements.
  • Troubleshoot complex circuit issues quickly and effectively.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong background in RF circuit design and wireless communication theory.
  • Experience in RF amplifier, VCO, PLL, or receiver design.
  • Ability to perform hands-on building and debugging of circuits.
  • Working knowledge of simulation tools such as ADS and Momentum (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL and PCB Layout Editor or similar tools (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Labview or Python (preferred).
  • Amateur Radio License (preferred).

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