RF Engineer — Radar & AI Sensing Systems

MatrixSpace; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MatrixSpace in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking an RF Engineer to design and develop RF components and subsystems for radar applications, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems engineers. You will own a defined part of the radar system from design through measured performance, analyze RF behavior, and implement test plans with prototype builds and lab measurements.

The role requires onsite work in Hoffman Estates, hands-on bench work, field testing, and clear communication of technical

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of RF engineering experience, including hands-on design, integration, or test of RF hardware.
• A degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of RF fundamentals such as impedance matching, gain, noise, filtering, transmission lines, and signal integrity.
• Experience using RF test equipment, such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes, to characterize and troubleshoot hardware.
• Experience interpreting measurements, isolating performance issues, and making design changes based on test results.
• Ability to explain technical findings and tradeoffs clearly to engineers in other disciplines.
• Ability to work onsite in Hoffman Estates and participate in field testing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF components and subsystems for radar applications, including antenna and RF hardware work.
• Analyze RF performance, identify design tradeoffs, and recommend solutions within your area of ownership.
• Build and evaluate prototypes using simulation, lab measurements, and documented test plans.
• Integrate RF hardware with other radar subsystems and troubleshoot issues with hardware, software, and systems engineers.
• Support field testing, compare measured performance with design expectations, and turn findings into design improvements.
• Review technical work, share findings with teammates, and help improve test methods and documentation.

Job description

MatrixSpace in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking an RF Engineer to design and develop RF components and subsystems for radar applications, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems engineers. You will own a defined part of the radar system from design through measured performance, analyze RF behavior, and implement test plans with prototype builds and lab measurements.

The role requires onsite work in Hoffman Estates, hands-on bench work, field testing, and clear communication of technical