RF Manager

Company Overview

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Department OverviewThe RF Site Hardware team is an organization within the Products and Solutions group of Motorola Solutions. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated and highly reliable communications, infrastructure, and networking products for Mission Critical and commercial communication products across a variety of global markets and standards. The RF Site Hardware Engineering team develops state of the art Digital, RF, Mechanical, and Power Supply solutions to meet our customer’s needs.
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and RF Manager to lead a Radio Frequency (RF) team . This role will involve overseeing the design, testing, and optimization of RF systems for cutting-edge technologies. The RF Manager will play a key role in managing a team of engineers, collaborating across departments, and driving the development of RF solutions for both current and future projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in RF engineering, leadership experience, and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of RF engineers and technicians to ensure efficient project execution and professional growth.

• Oversee the design, simulation, and development of RF systems, components, and solutions for a variety of projects.

• Conduct performance testing and analysis of RF systems, optimizing for signal quality, power efficiency, and reliability.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering to integrate RF solutions into broader product architectures.

• Provide expert advice and support on RF circuit designs.

• Develop and manage RF testing strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Stay current with emerging trends in RF technologies and recommend strategic initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Ensure the documentation and reporting of RF designs, test results, and performance metrics are thorough and accurate.

• Drive the resolution of complex RF-related issues and identify opportunities for innovation and process optimization.

• Collaborate with vendors and external partners to source materials, tools, and components necessary for RF development. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in managing RF circuit design teams and greater than 5 years designing RF circuits, i.e. RF power amplifier design, Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), Phase Locked Loop (PLL), Transceiver or Receiver designs.

• He/she should enjoy leading a team of engineers enthusiastically with excellent collaborative skills, written and oral communication skills. 

• During the development phase of a project, the candidate will need to work closely with other engineering teams, suppliers and the factory.

• The candidate will be called upon to lead the design of new products, maintain existing existing products and work with the factory to resolve issues. 

• Expertise in RF design, testing, and optimization, including experience with simulation tools like ADS, CST, Ansys HFSS, or similar.

• Strong knowledge of RF standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Proven experience with RF circuit design.

• Ability to analyze complex RF issues and provide practical solutions.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing engineering talent.

• Familiarity with wireless communication systems (5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and related technologies is a plus.

• Certification in RF or related fields is a plus.

Target Base Salary Range: $98,100 - $196,200 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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline.

• 5+ years of RF Circuit design experience

• 3+ years of experience managing RF circuit design teams

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].