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Role Summary

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Control Hardware Development Engineer to join their RF Site Infrastructure / Public Safety hardware team in Schaumburg, IL. This is a full-time, new-graduate role focused on digital, analog and audio hardware used in mission-critical public safety radio and console systems.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain existing shipping radio and console products.
• Design and develop digital circuitry: microprocessor/microcontroller, DSP, FPGA, memory subsystems, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Design and develop analog and audio circuitry: audio CODECs, audio gain stages, amplifier and power amplifier design.
• Perform circuit simulation and electrical analysis to validate designs against requirements and certification standards.
• Set up and execute automated test workflows using Python scripting.
• Use lab/test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, function generators, audio analyzers) for debugging, verification and certification.
• Contribute to creation and documentation of intellectual property (design IP) for the organization.

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Desired Skills & Technical Experience

• Coursework or hands-on experience designing digital circuits (microcontrollers, DSPs, memory interfaces).
• Familiarity with FPGA/HDL concepts and basic FPGA implementation flow is a plus.
• Experience or academic work in analog and audio circuit design, including operational amplifiers, gain staging, SNR, dynamic range and clipping considerations.
• Experience with audio CODECs and measuring audio performance using appropriate test equipment.
• Knowledge of wired networking fundamentals (Ethernet PHYs, switches) is a plus.
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal/function generators and audio analyzers during development and test.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools and schematic capture (Cadence experience is a plus).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and laboratory practices.
• Basic Python skills for automating test and measurement tasks.

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Basic Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
• Position type: New Grad / Entry Level, Full Time.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; employer sponsorship for work permits/visas is not available for this position.
• Travel: None required.
• Relocation: None provided.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Target base salary range: $66,900 - $85,300 USD (actual offer will depend on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).
• Benefits include:
  • Incentive bonus plans
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid parental and family leave
  • Additional standard U.S. benefits

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What We Value

Confidential Client encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every preferred skill. If you’re passionate about hardware design for mission-critical systems and can demonstrate strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn, we’d like to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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