Electrical Engineer II (RF Design & Testing)

Job Description

Job Description

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.