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We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.\nDepartment Overview\nOur Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.Job Description\nApplied Technology is seeking a highly talented and technically strong individual to fulfill an RF Circuit Design Engineering role. In this technical position, the role will have unique and varied responsibilities. Candidates for this position are engineers with diverse knowledge and a wide variety of interests. As a key resource across multiple products, the successful candidate will handle these type of tasks:\nGenerate schematics that include RF, Analog, power circuits, interface logic, sensors, peripherals, etc.\n\nCreate hardware designs with a focus on Discrete RF circuits, PAs, LNAs, backend, etc.\n\nDevelop RF front ends operating from sub-GHz up to mmWave\n\nSimulate circuit performance using ADS, CST, Spice, and other simulation software.\n\nPerform RF lineup calculation for both Rx (Noise Figure, IM, etc.) and Tx (Multiple PA technologies and modes of operation, harmonic suppression, etc).\n\nDesign and optimize circuits for minimal current drain to maximize battery life\n\nImplement analog circuits (A/D & D/A converters, op-amps, LEDs, etc), power supplies & voltage regulators\n\nUse schematic and layout tools (Cadence a plus) for PCB routing, high speed interface, impedance matching, power routing, etc.\n\nDrive product and feature requirements, architecture, design, and test strategy with customers and engineering teams\n\nWrite test procedures, interface control documents and other documentation\n\nSupport full product development life-cycle: architecture, design, bring-up, integration of initial HW/SW, factory support, test & validation, and customer support\n\nSeek out opinions and build trust & buy-in across all functional teams (hardware, software, FPGA, mechanical, etc), as well as management and customers\n\nYou must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision. Projects can vary greatly from one to the next, so you must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges.\n\nYou will be a member of a small (1-6 person) multi-disciplinary team, and will work directly and regularly with customers to develop product requirements and will communicate technical status verbally, written, and in regular customer meetings.\n\nSpecific Skills/Knowledge:\nDiscrete RF circuit design experience required including amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, synthesizers, etc.\n\n5+ years RF Circuit design experience\n\nThorough understanding of RF test equipment and measurement tools,such as signal analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, soldering stations, etc.\n\nDetailed understanding of RF circuits simulation tools (ADS, MATLAB, HFSS, CST, PSPICE, etc.), and lab automation (Python, LabView).\n\nExperience with Schematic capture and layout tools, Cadence Allegro a plus\n\nWide breadth of Hardware design preferred - including power supplies, A/D's, peripherals, batteries, charging circuits, etc\n\nProduct & feature architecture, requirements, design, and development experience\n\nUnderstanding of Antennas - design, simulation tools and measurements preferred\n\nSelf starter who can work independently and as a member of a team\n\nAs you will be working in a small project team and regularly interacting with customers, excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.\n\nTarget Base Salary Range: $101,300 - $202,600USD\nConsistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.\nBasic Requirements\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's Degree preferred\n\nMust be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.\n\nTravel Requirements\nUnder 10%Relocation Provided\nNonePosition Type\nExperiencedReferral Payment Plan\nYesOur U.S. Benefits include:\nIncentive Bonus Plans\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision benefits\n\n401K with Company Match\n\n10 Paid Holidays\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off Packages\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nPaid Parental & Family Leave\n\nand more!\n\nEEO Statement\nMotorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.\nWe are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.\nWe’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. 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