Radio Frequency Engineer

Insight Global; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global has an opening for an RF Electrical Engineer in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role focuses on developing RF and electrical hardware for mission-critical programs, with hands-on lab work and full lifecycle involvement.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of RF/Electrical engineering experience and be adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of RF/Electrical engineering experience
• Experience with hardware development through full lifecycle
• Experience working with circuit boards, subsystems or RF hardware
• Knowledge of structured engineering processes and design reviews
• Onsite laboratory work in a lab/engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze RF and electrical hardware solutions
• Support product development through the full engineering lifecycle
• Participate in PDRs and CDRs design reviews
• Develop and evaluate circuit board designs and subsystems
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation in lab environments
• Collaborate with RF, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Systems teams
• Support technical documentation, requirements development, and design verification
• Assist with root cause analysis and resolution of design/test issues
• Contribute to multiple programs with evolving priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Lab equipment

Job description

Pay: $40-60/hr (Depending on years of experience and education)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an RF Electrical Engineer to support the development of advanced radio frequency systems and electronic hardware for mission-critical programs. This engineer will work within a highly collaborative RF engineering organization and contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, testing, integration, and design reviews.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing, analyzing, and developing RF or electrical systems in a structured engineering environment and will be comfortable working in lab settings alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This is a fully onsite position supporting hands-on engineering, prototyping, testing, and product development activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze RF and electrical hardware solutions.
• Support product development activities throughout the full engineering lifecycle, including concept development, requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and production support.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Develop and evaluate circuit board designs and related electrical subsystems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities within laboratory environments.
• Collaborate with RF, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Systems Engineering teams to deliver program objectives.
• Support technical documentation, requirements development, and design verification efforts.
• Assist with root cause analysis and resolution of design or test issues.
• Contribute to multiple programs with evolving priorities and development schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting hardware development through the full engineering lifecycle.
• Experience working with circuit board designs, electrical subsystems, or RF hardware.
• Understanding of structured engineering development processes and design reviews.
• Ability to work onsite in a laboratory and engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior defense, aerospace, or military systems experience.
• Familiarity with RF testing, analysis, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience participating in PDR and CDR design reviews.
• Experience translating requirements into hardware designs and test plans.
• Knowledge of power electronics, digital electronics, or related electrical engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of hands-on RF or Electrical Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting products from requirements definition through design, testing, and production.
• Familiarity with engineering design review processes and structured development lifecycles.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple programs.
• Background in defense or highly regulated engineering environments preferred.
• Able to quickly contribute to active programs while collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• 100% onsite in Rolling Meadows, IL.
• Hands-on laboratory, testing, and development environment.
• Collaborative team of RF, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineers.
• Significant hiring growth planned throughout the year to support expanding program demand.