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Insight Global, Inc.
RF Electrical Engineer
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$115,522 / year median in Illinois
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Rolling Meadows, IL Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $50 - $90
Job Description Company:
Northrop Grumman Position:
RF Electrical Engineer Openings:
3Duration:
6-12 Month contract to hire, you will convert permLocation:
Rolling Meadows, IL (100% Onsite)Must Haves:
(non-negotiables for them to get the job - years of exp, technologies, tools, skills)- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 3-5 years of RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related experience
- Experience supporting hardware development through the full engineering lifecycle from requirements through production
- Experience with RF hardware, electrical subsystems, or circuit board design
Active Secret Clearance Plusses:
(skills/tools/abilities it'd be nice for someone to have, but not required)- Prior defense, aerospace, or military systems experience
- Experience supporting RF product development programs
- Familiarity with RF testing, analysis, and troubleshooting techniques
- Experience participating in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
- Experience translating system requirements into hardware designs and test plans
- Knowledge of power electronics, digital electronics, or related electrical engineering disciplines
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple engineering priorities and programs Day to
Day:
Work as part of a highly collaborative RF Engineering organization supporting the design, development, testing, and integration of advanced RF and electrical hardware for mission-critical defense programs. Engineers will contribute throughout the full product development lifecycle, including requirements definition, hardware design, integration, validation, production support, and design reviews. The role involves hands-on laboratory work, RF testing and troubleshooting, technical documentation, and close collaboration with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Systems Engineering teams to deliver high-performing solutions.Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and analyze RF and electrical hardware solutions
- Support full product lifecycle activities from concept development and requirements definition through production support
- Develop, evaluate, and improve circuit board designs and electrical subsystems
- Perform RF and electrical testing, troubleshooting, validation, and root cause analysis in laboratory environments
- Participate in engineering design reviews, including PDRs and CDRs
- Collaborate with RF, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Systems Engineering teams to meet program objectives
- Develop technical documentation, requirements, verification plans, and design artifacts
- Support integration, qualification, and production efforts across multiple active programs
- Assist with identifying and resolving design, test, and performance issues
- Contribute to multiple mission-critical development programs with evolving priorities and schedules has context menu group id: 10112344 Log in to view the job poster Apply now