Motorola Solutions · 1 day ago
Sr. RF Engineer
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expMotorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through innovative technology. The Sr. RF Engineer will be responsible for RF Circuit Design, creating hardware designs, and supporting the full product development life-cycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Cyber SecurityTelecommunicationsVideo
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Generate schematics that include RF, Analog, power circuits, interface logic, sensors, peripherals, etc
Create hardware designs with a focus on Discrete RF circuits, PAs, LNAs, backend, etc
Develop RF front ends operating from sub-GHz up to mmWave
Simulate circuit performance using ADS, CST, Spice, and other simulation software
Perform RF lineup calculation for both Rx (Noise Figure, IM, etc.) and Tx (Multiple PA technologies and modes of operation, harmonic suppression, etc)
Design and optimize circuits for minimal current drain to maximize battery life
Implement analog circuits (A/D & D/A converters, op-amps, LEDs, etc), power supplies & voltage regulators
Use schematic and layout tools (Cadence a plus) for PCB routing, high speed interface, impedance matching, power routing, etc
Drive product and feature requirements, architecture, design, and test strategy with customers and engineering teams
Write test procedures, interface control documents and other documentation
Support full product development life-cycle: architecture, design, bring-up, integration of initial HW/SW, factory support, test & validation, and customer support
Seek out opinions and build trust & buy-in across all functional teams (hardware, software, FPGA, mechanical, etc), as well as management and customers
You must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision. Projects can vary greatly from one to the next, so you must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges
You will be a member of a small (1-6 person) multi-disciplinary team, and will work directly and regularly with customers to develop product requirements and will communicate technical status verbally, written, and in regular customer meetings
Qualification
Required
Discrete RF circuit design experience required including amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, synthesizers, etc
5+ years RF Circuit design experience
Thorough understanding of RF test equipment and measurement tools, such as signal analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, soldering stations, etc
Detailed understanding of RF circuits simulation tools (ADS, MATLAB, HFSS, CST, PSPICE, etc.), and lab automation (Python, LabView)
Experience with Schematic capture and layout tools, Cadence Allegro a plus
Self starter who can work independently and as a member of a team
Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts
Preferred
Wide breadth of Hardware design preferred - including power supplies, A/D's, peripherals, batteries, charging circuits, etc
Product & feature architecture, requirements, design, and development experience
Understanding of Antennas - design, simulation tools and measurements preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Benefits
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
And more!
Company
Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Silver Lake
2023-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2011-01-04IPO
Leadership Team
Mahesh Saptharishi
Executive Vice President and CTO
Jack Molloy
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
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