Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer

3M HEALTHCARE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

and more!

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to develop RF subsystems for the StreamCaster product line. The role is based onsite in Rancho Bernardo, North San Diego, CA, and involves design, testing, and collaboration across engineering teams.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of multi-GHz RF experience, strong EMI/EMC troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with AWR Microwave Office and Altium. Background checks and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience.
• Good working knowledge of RF board layout, fabrication, and packaging.
• Hands-on experience with EMI, harmonics, spurious, and stability issues.
• Experience using RF simulation tools (AWR Microwave Office, Altium).
• US Person (citizen or permanent resident) due to government contracts.
• Employment contingent upon background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Antenna to baseband RF subsystem design using discrete circuitry or RFICs.
• Implementing or supervising schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Radio frequency performance characterization, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure EMI performance and compliance with emission regulations.
• Improve design for manufacturability and reliability.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.
• Occasional travel to Irvine, West LA as required.
• Lead design reviews and document design decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet program goals.

Skills

RF design

EMI troubleshooting

RF hardware development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

Altium

Job description

Company Overview

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission‑critical applications – on the ground, in the air, and at sea. Its battle‑proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN‑MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement, and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world‑class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line‑of‑sight to extreme non‑line‑of‑sight, Silvus radios form a self‑healing, self‑forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high‑bandwidth data.

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”? The Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the design process to develop the RF subsystem for Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET product line. This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at our office located in Rancho Bernardo, North San Diego, CA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Antenna to baseband RF subsystem design using discrete circuitry or highly integrated RFICs.
• Discrete design includes PLL, LNA, Mixers, PA, etc.
• Implementing or supervising schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Radio frequency performance characterization, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Overall system design to ensure good EMI performance.
• Ensure circuit board design and overall radio product can pass emission and immunity regulations.
• Troubleshoot radio frequency‑related production yield problems.
• Improve design for manufacturability.
• Rare local travel, as required by Silvus (i.e., Irvine, West LA).
• Perform other related duties, of which the above are representative.

Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of multi‑GHz RF hardware development experience.
• Good working knowledge of RF board layout, fabrication, and packaging.
• Hands‑on experience with solving EMI, harmonics, spurious, and stability issues.
• Experience using RF simulation tools (i.e., AWR Microwave Office, Altium).
• Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to U.S. government contracts.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent bench skills.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Detail‑oriented and a firm commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Problem‑solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Office environment.
Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing; perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves; kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves; walking/moving in the labs.

Compensation

$140,000 - $190,000 / annually. The pay range is NOT a guarantee, is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• 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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic. We are proud of our people‑first and community‑focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.

If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.