RF Engineer - Entry Level (HYBRID)
Posted 2025-04-06Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.
Department Overview
The Central Coverage Design Team (CCDT) consists of subject matter experts who perform RF propagation studies on both small and complex two-way radio communication system designs. Our customers are primarily state and local public safety agencies but also include critical infrastructure companies. The services provided by CCDT include radio system site selection, voice and data coverage analysis, traffic loading analysis, frequency reuse planning, intermodulation(IM), receiver de-sense analysis, and frequency spectrum mining.
Job Description
This role is a hybrid position with 1 to 2 days per week in our Chicago office.
Overview:
 A CCDT engineer is responsible for performing propagation studies for internal stakeholders as well as providing guidance based on those results. This includes selecting the parameters and modeling coverage of the system based on system coverage requirements. Some of the daily activities performed by a CCDT RF Engineer are:
 Understanding Customer Requirements
 Performing Radio Coverage Propagation Analysis
 Voice and Data Capacity Analysis
 RF Link Budget Calculations
 Participate in Design Reviews
 Perform Frequency Licensing Studies
 Contributing to Standard Practices
 Use of ArcGIS tools
 Scripting languages such as Python, Google Apps Script are helpful but not required
Additional Knowledge / Skills:
 A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results
 Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
 Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
 Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
 Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
 Good multitasking and organizational skills
 Good general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals for voice/data architectures (e.g. APCO P25, LTE) is highly desirable.
Target Base Salary Range: $56,900.00 - $105,300.00 USD
Consistent 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.
Basic Requirements
 Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline
 OR 2+ years of engineering or technical experience
 Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
New Grad
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
 Incentive Bonus Plans
 Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
 401K with Company Match
 10 Paid Holidays
 Generous Paid Time Off Packages
 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 Paid Parental & Family Leave
 and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola 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.
We 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.
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