New Job Opportunity: Sr. RF Engineer – Hoffman Estates, IL

Contact: Eric Parker      Ref: 7902

Description:

Our client is addressing the next generation of AI-enabled sensing solutions using real-time edge-based sensing to sense, detect, and recognize objects and motion in any situation. Their ability to combine industry leading RF sensing, AI edge processing and RF communication in real-time is a major technology breakthrough with multiple vertical market applications. We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer to help create industry-leading radar and communications products. The role includes RF circuit and system development, optimization, and characterization. The engineer will be part of a growing, innovative product development team.

Tasks:

• Circuit and system design and optimization of communication system and radar system
• Mesh network implementation, testing, and optimization
• Characterization and field testing to optimize system and algorithms, especially when considering real-world deployments and customer requirements
• Create test solutions, especially for over-the-air testing and system functional testing
• Automation of test systems
• Participate in dual-mode radar and communications module design and verification
• Participate in hardware design, hardware/software/firmware partitioning, and implementations

Skills:

• Expertise in RF circuits and systems
• Experience in radio systems at mmWave frequencies and over-the-air testing is a plus
• Experience devising test solutions and automating tests
• Software experience including C, Python, and Matlab
• Electromagnetic fields and waves training is required. Basic antenna concepts are required. Experience with phased arrays and/or radar is a plus.
• Desired: Software Defined Radio experience (ADI transceivers, Ettus, EPIQ, …) and FPGAs
• Demonstrated hardware debugging skill using bench equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in resolution of technical challenges leveraging strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written & verbal communications skills, good interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in RF circuits and systems
• Must be a US Citizen

Compensation: Based on Experience

Email resume to resume@electronicsearch.com and put Ref# 7902 in the subject line.