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Contract Rf Optimization Engineer Jobs in Evanston, IL

DAS Technology Group

Senior RF Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

The role includes RF circuit and system development, optimization, and characterization. The engineer will be part of a growing, innovative product development team. Tasks: • Circuit and system ...

Jump Trading

RF Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL

From colo design/implementation, to optimizing our exchange connectivity, to building world class ... An RF hardware engineer responsible for owning driving improvements in the analog/RF design ...

Jump Trading

RF Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

From colo design/implementation, to optimizing our exchange connectivity, to building world class ... An RF hardware engineer responsible for owning driving improvements in the analog/RF design ...

Google

RF Hardware Engineer, Pixel

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Engineering, Physics, or a related field. * Experienced with RF certification process such as 3GPP ... contract manufacturing, etc.) to achieve the design criteria. Information collected and processed ...

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How much do contract rf optimization engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract rf optimization engineer in Evanston, IL is $112,933.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,600.00 and $133,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Rf Optimization Engineer vs RF Test Engineer?

AspectContract Rf Optimization EngineerRF Test Engineer
Primary FocusOptimizing radio frequency performance and signal qualityTesting and validating RF components and systems
Required SkillsRF engineering, signal analysis, optimization techniquesRF testing, measurement tools, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, field testing, optimization projectsTesting labs, production lines, quality assurance
CertificationsRF engineering certifications, relevant industry standardsTest and measurement certifications, industry standards

While both roles involve RF technology, the Contract Rf Optimization Engineer focuses on enhancing RF system performance through optimization techniques, whereas the RF Test Engineer specializes in testing and validating RF components to ensure quality and compliance.

What cities near Evanston, IL are hiring for Contract Rf Optimization Engineer jobs? Cities near Evanston, IL with the most Contract Rf Optimization Engineer job openings:
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Infographic showing various Contract Rf Optimization Engineer job openings in Evanston, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 14% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,933 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Engineer, RF Design

SPREADTRUM COMMUNICATIONS USA

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

Spreadtrum is a leading fabless semiconductor company committed to the independent R&D of core chipsets in mobile communications and IoT. Its products cover mobile chipset platforms supporting 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G communication standards, RF chipsets, wireless connection chipsets, security chipsets, TV chipsets, and image sensor chipsets. With more than 5,000 staff, 14 R&D centers and 7 customer support centers around the world, we have been one of the top three mobile baseband chipset suppliers in the world, the largest pan-chip provider, and the leading 5G chipset design company in Far East.

Scope

We are seeking an experienced RF/Analog IC Design Engineer for our cellular transceiver product development activity. The candidate will work with system, layout, and lab test engineers on the design of RF and analog circuit blocks for advanced 2G/3G/4G/5G transceiver RFICs that are deployed in cellular handsets, CPEs and other types of user equipment.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Choice of circuit topology for circuit blocks.
  • Collaboration with system engineering team to analyze trade-offs and define targets for performance and power consumption.
  • Collaboration with system engineering, digital design, and functional verification teams to define control functionality.
  • Oversight of layout activity, including iterative changes based on simulation with extracted parasitics.
  • Reporting of technical status and progress versus schedule in weekly sub-team meetings.
  • Design documentation, including presentation material for design review meetings.
  • Collaboration with lab test engineers on bring-up, performance optimization and characterization, debug, and root cause analysis.


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience in design of RFICs for wireless communication in RF CMOS technologies.
  • Knowledge of cellular system standards and cellular transceivers is preferred.
  • Good teamwork and communication skills.


Education:

  • MSEE preferred; BSEE acceptable.

Key Personal and Professional Attributes

Spreadtrum is a company that values continued technology innovation, a fanatical attention to customer needs, collaborative decision making, and, above all, enthusiasm for next gen of communication vehicle. The incoming candidate should embrace these same values. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, extremely creative, and should be comfortable learning exciting new technologies. This is an opportunity for growth and an opportunity to work on complex, interesting, and challenging projects.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. As we grow globally, we strive to have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

We offer competitive compensation, world-class employee benefits programs, and excellent work-life balance etc. Come and join us - Work for Awesomeness!