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Senior Rf Design Engineer Jobs in Montgomery, IL

Koch Industries

Product Design Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... senior leadership teams * Develop and validate new interconnect products, including high speed ... Design Engineering in electronic components * Experience with welding, stamping, plating, or ...

R-V Industries, Inc.

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Mechanical Machine Design Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The role of a Senior Mechanical Machine Design Engineer will be to take industrial automation projects from an initial kick-off meeting to working completion through all of the stages of design ...

R-V Industries, Inc.

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Mechanical Machine Design Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

The role of a Senior Mechanical Machine Design Engineer will be to take industrial automation projects from an initial kick-off meeting to working completion through all of the stages of design ...

Fermilab

High Level RF Engineer

Batavia, IL · On-site

$88K - $116K/yr

The selected candidate will work in an operations and design team environment under the supervision of a scientist or a more senior engineer. The candidate will work with high power RF systems (e.g ...

Koch Industries

Product Design Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$110K/yr

Your Job Molex is seeking a Product Design Engineer to help in the development of new and existing products that meet or exceed customer expectations, support Senior Engineers and Managers on all ...

GFT.

Linear (Pipeline) Design Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$75K - $150K/yr

The Senior Engineer will be managing project/tasks in the planning, design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, and pump/lift stations as ...

EN Engineering LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer II

Lisle, IL · Remote

$74K - $101K/yr

In this role, you will collaborate with senior engineers, designers, and drafters to develop design packages for complex projects, contributing calculations, drawings, and documentation that meet ...

Barry Wehmiller Group

Senior Plumbing Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration ... When you join Design Group as a Senior Plumbing Design Engineer, you are joining a team that will ...

Koch Industries

Sr. Product Design Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

This role is ideal for engineers passionate about thermal systems, mechanical design, and innovative sealing technologies. Our Team Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that ...

NEOTECH

Sr. Design Engineer (25905)

Naperville, IL

$104K - $143K/yr

This position is accountable to plan, design, develop and implement major plant engineering projects in order to create and maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities to affect the ...

NEOTech

Sr. Design Engineer (25905)

Naperville, IL · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

This position is accountable to plan, design, develop and implement major plant engineering projects in order to create and maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities to affect the ...

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How much do senior rf design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior rf design engineer in Montgomery, IL is $133,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $156,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior RF design engineer?

Senior RF Design Engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and optimize radio frequency (RF) circuits and systems used in communication devices, radar, wireless networks, and other applications. They lead projects, solve complex technical issues, and often mentor junior engineers. Their work typically involves simulation, prototyping, testing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. These engineers play a critical role in advancing wireless technology and supporting reliable, high-performance electronics.

What are the main challenges faced by senior RF design engineers during the product development cycle?

Senior RF Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing performance with cost and manufacturability, mitigating interference and signal integrity issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They may also need to troubleshoot complex integration problems when working with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, and testing. Staying updated with evolving technologies and adapting designs to meet tight project timelines are also common aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior RF design engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior RF Design Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of RF circuit design, electromagnetic theory, and a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Expertise in using simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, or CST, as well as familiarity with PCB layout and test equipment, is typically required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for developing high-performance RF systems, meeting project deadlines, and effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

What is the difference between Senior Rf Design Engineer vs RF Engineer?

AspectSenior RF Design EngineerRF Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, specialized in RF design, often with certifications like FCC or IEEEBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with some certifications optional
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D departments, product development teamsField testing, system integration, troubleshooting in various environments
ResponsibilitiesLeading RF circuit design, simulation, and optimization; mentoring junior engineersImplementing RF systems, testing, and troubleshooting existing designs

The main difference is that Senior RF Design Engineers focus on advanced design, simulation, and leadership in RF projects, while RF Engineers typically handle implementation, testing, and troubleshooting. Senior roles require more experience and often involve guiding projects and teams.

What cities near Montgomery, IL are hiring for Senior Rf Design Engineer jobs?

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Product Design Engineer

Lisle, IL • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
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$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Your Job
As a Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible to design, model, analyze, characterize high-speed connectors, cables, and systems within our Copper Solutions enterprise division team. In this role you will provide technical expertise in connector, cable design for the exponentially growing data storage systems and telecommunications market.
This is a dynamic group of highly skilled professionals that will provide an opportunity for constant learning and innovation. This role will be engaged in projects from idea to high volume production. These new products drive the industry making a big impact on our customers and their products.
The successful applicant will have the ability to appropriately plan and see assignments through to completion with minimal direction, develop timing, meet project schedules, manage risks, accurately quote design, and systematically solve problems.
What You Will Do
  • Be a team member in a global organization designing and developing leading edge new products and components for the high-speed cable and connector industry.
  • You will be interfacing with professional cross functional team members in our signal integrity team, manufacturing integration team, program management, sales organization, state of the art test laboratories, high tech R&D model shop, manufacturing and senior leadership teams
  • Develop and validate new interconnect products, including high speed connectors, connector cable assemblies, and miscellaneous related mechanical hardware for datacom and telecom applications such as hubs, servers, switches, routers.
  • Collaborating to develop cost competitive and creative designs with the manufacturing, and signal integrity team that are efficient to manufacture while meeting our high-performance market requirements
  • Develop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet our customer requirements and general market expectations
  • Present concepts and detailed requirements internally and to customers to obtain support for development of major new products.
  • Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and have travel opportunities to visit our manufacturing sites and meet the global team
  • Create relationships with cross functional team members and peers through team building activities and growth opportunities operating as One Molex Team
  • Help lead the organization in identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to enable next generation products, improve costs and quality, as well as improve New Product Development (NPD) engineering processes.
  • Work with marketing and external customers to help define new project opportunities and strategize on overall design.
  • Work with quality and external suppliers to help ensure product requirements are met.
  • Collaborate closely and directly with customer engineering during product development lifecycle.
  • Provide application and technical support to consolidate inputs from Marketing, customers, and external consultants into product concepts and detailed requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in Product Design Engineering in electronic components
  • Experience with welding, stamping, plating, or plastic injection molding/insert molding, and connector and cable harness assembly
  • Knowledge in developing engineering documentation including DFMEAs
  • Experience with Tolerance Analysis studies
  • Working knowledge in Data Analysis, preferably using Excel, Minitab, and/or Power BI
  • Proficiency in CAD, preferably in NX, Team Center

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Six Sigma training/certification
  • Experience designing high-speed interfaces, cable and board mount connectors
  • Twinax termination, PCB surface mount and compression technologies
  • Design Board launches (EON, SMT, compression, etc.)
  • High Density Board termination rework process
  • Experience with DVP testing

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000-$110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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