Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct involvement in engineering processes

Advanced facility committed to quality

Opportunity to solve complex RF problems

Job summary

A leading RF technology company in Hanover Park is seeking an RF Design Engineer to drive the design and development of power amplifier components. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF design, strong skills in GaN and LDMOS technologies, and proficiency in CAD tools. This full-time role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge applications across various sectors, contributing to innovative RF solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing RF amplifiers (50–100W) up to 18GHz.
• Strong expertise in GaN and/or LDMOS technologies.
• Solid RF chain knowledge including stabilization and matching.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and simulate RF power amplifiers.
• Engineer and optimize high-performance amplifier designs.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable system delivery.

Skills

RF amplifier design

GaN and LDMOS technologies

Signal integrity analysis

CAD and simulation tools

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of solid-state RF power amplifiers and microwave generators, serving diverse sectors such as communications, aerospace, defense, medical, and scientific research. Our technology spans frequencies up to 40GHz and power levels exceeding 100kW. Founded by former Motorola engineering leaders, our team is known for its collaborative spirit, rapid innovation, and deep mastery of RF power amplifier design.

Compensation

This range is provided by Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Why Work With Us?

• Direct involvement from engineering conception to physical design
• Work in a 22,000 sf advanced facility committed to quality, speed, and on-time delivery
• Solve complex RF problems using GaN, LDMOS, MOSFET, and bipolar device technologies, with a focus on high-performance, application-specific designs up to 18GHz

Role: RF Design Engineer

As an RF Design Engineer, you will be the technical driver behind the design and development of RF power amplifier components, specifically targeting high-performance applications using GaN and LDMOS technologies. You’ll lead projects involving amplifier designs—not generalist work, but deeply focused, system-level RF engineering from concept through implementation.

• Design, model, and simulate RF power amplifiers within the RF chain targeting up to 18GHz
• Engineer and optimize 50–100W amplifier designs focusing on small-signal behavior, efficiency, linearity, and thermal management
• Utilize GaN and LDMOS technologies—no silicon-based devices
• Collaborate across internal manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to rapidly iterate and deliver reliable modules and systems
• Ensure designs meet performance targets—including gain, bandwidth, power output, and ruggedness—for high-stakes applications
• Support the transition from prototype to production, contributing documentation, design reviews, and debugging efforts
• Uphold company standards of engineering excellence, design speed, and collaborative innovation

Requirements for RF Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, with a focus in RF/Microwave engineering
• Demonstrable experience in designing RF amplifiers (50–100W range) up to 18GHz
• Strong expertise in GaN and/or LDMOS device technologies; preference for GaN
• Solid RF chain knowledge, including small-signal analysis, stability, matching networks, biasing, and thermal considerations
• Skilled in industry-standard CAD and simulation tools (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS)
• Strong fundamentals in signal integrity, linearity metrics (e.g., IP3, P1dB), noise figure, and power efficiency
• Excellent communication and teamwork—engineer-led, fast-paced development environment
• Experience developing solid-state microwave generators or high-power RF products preferred
• Familiarity with ISO9001 quality systems or ITAR compliance is a plus
• Prior involvement in custom or client-tailored RF solutions preferred

What You’ll Gain

• Meaningful responsibility from initial design to hands-on product execution
• Opportunity to contribute to solutions across a diverse application landscape—from aerospace and defense to medical, quantum, and industrial systems
• Work with a forward-thinking, specialized RF team known for engineering speed and innovation
• Engage with both cutting-edge technologies and real-world impact in high-power RF systems

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Communications Equipment Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing