Job Description – Electrical Engineer II (RF Design & Testing)
Job Title: Electrical Engineer II / RF Electrical Engineer
Location: Schaumburg, IL 60196 (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $47.86/hr on W2
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced RF Electrical Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in RF circuit design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate must have proven professional experience using RF test equipment, including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters.
The engineer will support hardware R&D activities, RF circuit debugging, and performance verification testing of wireless communication products undergoing redesign.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and troubleshoot RF circuits and wireless communication systems.
- Perform circuit-level RF testing using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters.
- Support RF circuit development involving PLL, VCO, Receivers, and RF Power Amplifiers.
- Conduct performance verification, debugging, and validation of RF hardware.
- Identify and resolve RF circuit performance issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve product performance and reliability.
- Document testing results, technical findings, and engineering solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years of professional RF development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience in RF circuit design, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Mandatory experience using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters in a professional work environment.
- Strong understanding of RF communication theory, RF amplifiers, PLLs, VCOs, and receiver systems.
- Experience performing circuit-level RF measurements, debugging, and performance verification.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a hardware engineering laboratory.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with LabVIEW.
- Experience in wireless communication products, RF hardware R&D, or telecommunications equipment.
- Experience supporting RF product redesign and validation activities.
Additional Information
- Work Environment: Hardware R&D Laboratory
- Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – No Remote/Hybrid
- Travel: Not Required
- Lifting: Up to 20–25 lbs
- Interview Process: One 30-minute virtual interview and one 30-minute onsite interview.
Important: Candidates must have proven, hands-on professional experience with RF testing equipment. Candidates without practical RF circuit testing and troubleshooting experience will not be considered.
