Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
RF Hardware Design Engineer (Contract) – Satellite Systems | Chicago Area (Onsite)
Ready to see your RF designs literally reach space?
We’re partnering with a leading satellite/communications company that’s building high-reliability RF systems—and they’re looking for a hands-on RF Hardware Design Engineer to join them onsite in the Chicago & Western Suburbs area for a 1-year contract.
If you love getting into the lab, turning concepts into hardware, and proving performance through testing, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be a key contributor on RF hardware for satellite communication systems, with ownership across design, test, and validation:
- Design & develop RF hardware components for satellite communication systems
- Perform EMC/EMI testing and support regulatory compliance efforts
- Run bench testing, RF signal analysis, and system-level validation
- Work directly with antennas, power supplies, RF front-ends, filters, and PCB-level RF circuits
- Analyze test data, generate clear documentation, and drive design improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on design, integration, and verification
- Lead and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for hardware issues
- Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements for mission-critical systems
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
- 3–7+ years in RF hardware design and testing
- Proven experience with EMC/EMI testing, standards, and test execution
- Hands-on experience with antennas, RF hardware, power supplies, and lab test equipment
- Comfortable using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF simulation tools
- Experience with satellite communication or RF systems is a strong plus
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
- Ability to work onsite and commute to Chicago and western suburbs
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work on real satellite-related systems, not just theoretical designs
- Be in the lab, hands-on with hardware, every day
- Join a high-caliber engineering team solving complex RF challenges
- 1-year contract with impactful, visible work from day one
If you’re an RF engineer who loves the mix of design, test, and problem-solving—and you’re local to the Chicago area—this is your chance to build hardware that truly goes the distance.
Company DescriptionWe care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.
Company Description
We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.