RF Design Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Last Updated: 2/9/2026 4:19:37 AM

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Current Days Open
126
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$63,800.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$127,600.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
61.3
First Seen
10/7/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$63,800.00 (Yearly)
2/9/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$127,600.00 (Yearly)
2/9/2026

Full Job Description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. 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 customers needs. Job Description The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing amplifiers, receivers, VCOs and PLLs. 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. Target Base Salary Range: $63,800 - $127,600 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. #LI-JM2 #LI-ONSITE Basic Requirements Bachelors or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Strong background in RF circuit design and wireless communication theory. 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills, wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team. Were 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 this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com. If you are a current Motorola Solutions employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

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