Sr. RF Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Actively hiring
Schaumburg, IL Posted 17 days ago $101,300$202,600 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Applied Technology is hiring a senior RF Circuit Design Engineer to join a small, multi-disciplinary team focused on developing cutting-edge wireless communication products. This role involves generating schematics for complex circuits including RF, analog, and power components, creating hardware designs with discrete RF circuits, and optimizing circuits for minimal current drain. The engineer will use simulation tools like ADS, CST, and Spice to model circuit performance and collaborate closely with customers to drive product requirements and test strategies. Key skills include extensive experience in RF circuit design, proficiency with schematic capture and layout tools such as Cadence Allegro, and a deep understanding of RF test equipment and lab automation software. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who excels at independent work while also fostering strong teamwork across various engineering disciplines.

Skills

ADS CST SPICE Python LabView Cadence_Allegro MATLAB HFSS PSPICE

What you'll do

  • Generate schematics for RF, analog, power circuits, and interface logic.
  • Create hardware designs focusing on discrete RF circuits, PAs, LNAs, backend.
  • Develop RF front ends operating from sub-GHz to mmWave frequencies.
  • Simulate circuit performance using ADS, CST, Spice, and other simulation software.
  • Design and optimize circuits for minimal current drain to maximize battery life.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of RF circuit design experience required
  • Expertise in discrete RF circuits, including amplifiers, transmitters, receivers
  • Proficient in simulation tools like ADS, CST, Spice, MATLAB, HFSS, PSPICE
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with RF test equipment
  • Experience with schematic capture and layout tools, Cadence Allegro preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
  • Excellent communication skills for regular customer interactions

Market check

Salary context

This $101,300–$202,600 range sits above 42% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,000$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$136,750$190,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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.

Motorola Solutions currently has 87 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $120,000–$150,000 across 76 roles with salary data.

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