• Baseband Electrical Engineer

    Lenovo (Chicago, IL)


    Baseband Electrical Engineer

     

    General Information

     

    Req #

    WD00090393

    Career area:

    Hardware Engineering

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    Illinois

    City:

    Chicago

    Date:

    Thursday, October 30, 2025

    Working time:

    Full-time

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

     

    Why Work at Lenovo

     

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

     

    Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

     

    This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

     

    Description and Requirements

     

    Come to the heart of Chicago, Illinois to join Motorola Mobility's 312 Labs Development Team as a **Baseband Hardware Engineer.** You will have the opportunity to work with various interdisciplinary departments including Mechanical, RF/Antenna, Software, Supply Chain, and Industrial Design to develop, optimize, and integrate analog and digital circuits into best-in-class mobile products. This team focuses on innovative and creative designs with consumer appeal to differentiate in the market and lead the next generation of unique devices. The 312 Labs organization focuses on applied research and advanced product engineering expertise to investigate new form factors, experiences, and emerging trends such as AI in order to accomplish Lenovo’s goal of “smarter technology for all”.

    Position Scope:

    + Electrical schematic and layout design

    + Researching and architecting innovative and cutting-edge technologies into concepts and consumer mobile devices

    + Baseband simulation, validation, optimization, and debug efforts with prototype hardware in a lab environment

    + End-to-end design ownership including interfacing with all relevant teams (software, supply chain, business, vendors) to ensure successful product builds and experiences

    + Work with technologies in the areas of microprocessor, camera, display, battery, power management, sensors, audio, thermal, etc.

    + Opportunity for embedded MCU and Android software development

    + Problem-solve, triage, and resolve complex hardware issues; collaborate with other engineers on problem investigation

    Basic Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, and 2+ years of full-time, relevant work experience

    + Past experience designing digital and analog circuits, preferably related to mobile consumer electronics

    + Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout (Cadence/Allegro preferred)

    + Experience with prototype bring-up, debugging, functional verification, and manufacturing support

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Previous experience in high-speed board design, including layout of chipsets, memory, high speed interfaces, and power delivery network

    + Knowledge of microprocessors, power supplies, voltage regulators, batteries/charging, thermal, peripherals such as sensors, display/touch, imagers, audio, etc.

    + Experience designing with various hardware interfaces such as MIPI, USB, SPI, I2C/I3C, UART

    + Flexible PCB design and layout knowledge

    + Embedded software development experience (C/C++), Android development experience (Java/C++), or other programming proficiency (Visual Basic, Python, LabView, etc.)

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills for a variety of tasks

    + Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and self-directed; passionate about learning new technologies and skills.

     

    The base salary budgeted range for this position is $90k - 115K. Individuals will also eligible for an annual performance bonus. This role will join us at our Chicago, IL location on a hybrid schedule onsite 3 days/week. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com .

     

    In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is December 15, 2025. This applies to both external and internal candidates

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._

     

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

    * United States of America

    * United States of America - Illinois

    * United States of America - Illinois - Chicago