RF Design Engineer - Military Veterans

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The RF Site Hardware team is an organization within the Products and Solutions group of Motorola Solutions. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated and highly reliable communications, infrastructure, and networking products for Mission Critical and commercial communication products across a variety of global markets and standards. The RF Site Hardware Engineering team develops state of the art Digital, RF, Mechanical, and Power Supply solutions to meet our customer’s needs.

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing amplifiers, receivers, VCO’s and PLL’s. The initial assignment will consist of developing an RF circuit for the next generation of infrastructure products operating in the VHF through 900 MHz bands.  Other assignments could consist of supporting field issues or end-of-life components related to RF circuits on legacy products.

The candidate is expected to have a working knowledge in RF circuit design. He/she should have experience in RF amplifier design, Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) design, Phase Locked Loop (PLL) design, or Receiver design. He/she should enjoy hands-on building and debugging of circuits. During the development phase of a project, the candidate would work closely with other engineers, suppliers, and the factories in Mexico or Elgin, Illinois.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong background in RF circuit design and wireless communication theory.




• Working knowledge in simulation tools such as ADS and Momentum.




• Working knowledge of Cadence Allegro Design Entry HDL and PCB Layout Editor or similar tools.




• Working knowledge of Labview or Python is a plus.




• Works autonomously but able to work effectively with other engineering disciplines.




• Sound analytic skills and able to troubleshoot circuits quickly.




• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects.




• Summarizes complex technical concepts clearly.




• Good writing and communication skills.




• Having an Amateur Radio License is a plus.

#LI-RS1

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.


• 1+ years of RF design experience.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans


• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits


• 401K 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 email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.