Radio Frequency Engineer - Circuit Design

Motorola Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced engineer to design advanced communication systems for public safety. This role involves working on RF electronics and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a strong background in RF circuit design and hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in RF/Antenna Circuit Design.
• Understanding of antennas - design, simulation tools, and measurements preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design receiver front ends, transmitters, and synthesizers for public safety products.
• Collaborate with engineers in hardware, software, and mechanical areas.
• Involved in all project phases: requirements, design, testing, and release.

Skills

RF electronics

Circuit Design

Embedded Systems

Wireless Communication

General Electronics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

RF test equipment

Job description

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. Our critical communications, video security, and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, and businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Our Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety worldwide. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house, focusing on low volume and high capability in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence, and more.

Job Description

Now, where do you come in?

You will work on a small, multi-disciplinary team, responsible for designing receiver front ends, transmitters, and synthesizers for our advanced public safety products. You will collaborate closely with other engineers (hardware, software, FPGA, mechanical) and participate in product integration and testing, involved in all project phases: requirements, system architecture, design, modeling, bench testing, and production release.

Essentially, your engineering expertise will directly impact our nation’s public safety efforts.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Detailed understanding of RF electronics and simulation tools
• 5+ years experience in RF/Antenna Circuit Design
• Embedded Systems and wireless communication experience
• Discrete RF design experience
• Thorough understanding of RF test equipment and measurements
• Understanding of antennas - design, simulation tools, and measurements (preferred)
• Strong background in general electronics
• Experience in telecommunications technologies (preferred)
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts (some contracts may require higher-level clearance)

Target Base Salary Range: $63,800 - $127,600 USD

We provide this information to promote pay transparency and equity. Actual offers depend on experience and skills.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• And more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We support an inclusive culture and provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. To request an accommodation, complete our Reasonable Accommodations Form.

About Us

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe everything starts with our people. We’re committed to building safer communities through our critical communications, video security, and command center technologies. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.