RF Engineer in Elk grove, IL on W2 basis Locals only

Job Title: RF Engineer

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Description

As an intermediate-level RF Engineer, you will be responsible for designing multi-stage low-noise high-gain RF pulse amplifier systems. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies to model, simulate, implement, and test these systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-stage low-noise RF amplifiers and systems.
• Select components for RF amplifiers including MMICs, LNAs, bias networks, and digital attenuators.
• Utilize RF signal generators, RF spectrum analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, and electronics laboratory test equipment.
• Use ADS, CST Studio, Ansys HFSS, or other RF modeling and simulation tools.
• Design and integrate shielding for sensitive electronic circuits.
• Capture schematics and perform PCB layout using tools like Altium Designer.
• Calculate noise figure and signal-to-noise ratio.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop manufacturable solutions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing designs.
• Ensure compliance with certification bodies.
• Stay updated with industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Essential Skills

• Experience in designing electronic circuits.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Ability to work with low power and some high power RF systems.
• Capability to test and verify designed circuits independently.
• Experience with network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience preferred, open to candidates with 20+ years.
• Experience with RF low power and electronic circuit design.