Top 20 Engineer rf/electrical/design Jobs in Chicago, Il

Fpga Design Engineer
Actalent —Chicago, IL
- $55 - $80 an hour
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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RF Hardware Engineer, Pixel
Google —Chicago, IL
- $132,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
Senior RF Design Engineer
TagoreTech Inc. —Arlington Heights, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Electrical Engineer- Mixed Signal
Vitrek Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Radiofrequency Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $162,750 - $253,890 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- System design
- Master's degree
Engineer, Design Validation & Characterization
Murata America —Arlington Heights, IL
- $113,991.50 - $148,197.16 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Signal Integrity Engineer (Entry level)
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Power Design Engineer
The Judge Group —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $80 - $115 an hour
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Hardware/Firmware Test Engineer 2
The Chamberlain Group LLC —Elmhurst, IL
- $64,000 - $120,850 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
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Test / Validation Engineer
TagoreTech Inc. —Arlington Heights, IL
- From $90,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- System design
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Researcher – Superconducting Detector Development and CMB Instrumentation
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Infleqtion —Chicago, IL
- $131,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- System design
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Postdoctoral Appointee – mmWave Wakefield Accelerator Development
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $70,758 - $117,925 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
Hardware Engineer, Test Equipment
Knowles —Itasca, IL
- $95,000 - $135,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Electrical Engineering
- 4 years
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Postdoctoral Appointee - Superconducting Devices
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
Network or Electronics Engineer - CSA
Crown Innovations, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $35 - $57 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Senior Staff Managing, Mechanical Engineer
Shure —Niles, IL
- $134,000 - $242,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Senior Embedded Software Engineer, DSP
OceanComm, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Senior level
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
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Fpga Design Engineer

Actalent -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Temporary | Temp-to-hire
$55 - $80 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

FPGA
VHDL
Design engineering
FPGA circuit design
Debugging

Full Job Description

FPGA Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled FPGA Design Engineer to join a leading defense organization focused on developing cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW), Infrared (IR), SATCOM, and RF systems. This role involves contributing to advanced mission-critical hardware solutions and working across the full design lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-technology environment. The position is based in Illinois and requires an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital logic for advanced defense systems.
Create and optimize VHDL code for high-performance, real-time applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including RF, systems, hardware, and firmware.
Participate in integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs in lab environments.
Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.
Ensure compliance with defense-industry standards, security requirements, and program objectives.

Essential Skills

Full lifecycle FPGA design and development experience.
Expertise in VHDL.
Proficiency with Xilinx, Intel, or Altera FPGA toolchains.
Strong digital logic fundamentals and hardware debugging skills.
Ability to work in a classified environment with an active Secret clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in Aerospace & Defense, SATCOM, Infrared systems, or RF-based technologies.
Familiarity with high-speed interfaces, DSP blocks, or embedded processing.
Understanding of system-level integration in EW or RF systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Work Environment

The position involves working in a classified environment that requires an active Secret clearance. The role focuses on developing high-technology solutions within the defense industry, offering an opportunity to work on mission-critical projects in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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