Baseband Electrical Engineer

Baseband Electrical Engineer – Lenovo

Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (on‑site 3 days/week)

Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 + annual performance bonus

Employment type: Full‑time |
Seniority level: Entry level

• Electrical schematic and layout design.
• Researching and architecting innovative, cutting‑edge technologies into mobile devices.
• Baseband simulation, validation, optimization, and debug efforts with prototype hardware in a lab environment.
• End‑to‑end design ownership, interfacing with software, supply chain, business, and vendor teams 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.

• 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.

• 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 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, Lab View, 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.

Base salary budgeted range for this position is $90k–$115k. Individuals will also be 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

Final date to receive applications:
December 15, 2025.

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, veteran status, disability, or any federal, state, or local protected class.