Lead Analog & RF Designer (24903)

Lead Analog & RF Designer

Location: Naperville Illinois
Department: Engineering

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Analog & RF Designer to support the development of advanced electronic systems for military, aerospace, industrial, medical, and high-reliability commercial applications. This role is responsible for leading the architecture, design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of complex analog and RF hardware designs from concept through production.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in analog and RF circuit design with strong project leadership, customer interaction, and mentoring capabilities. This position directly supports the growth and technical development of less experienced engineers while driving successful execution of high-performance hardware programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of analog and RF circuits and subsystems for high-reliability electronic products.
• Architect and design:
  • RF front ends
  • LNAs, mixers, filters, PLLs, oscillators
  • Power amplifiers
  • High-speed analog signal chains
  • Data converter interfaces
  • Power management circuits
• Develop schematics, simulations, PCB layout guidance, and design documentation.
• Perform RF system analysis including:
  • Gain budgeting
  • Noise analysis
  • Impedance matching
  • Stability analysis
  • Signal integrity
  • EMI/EMC mitigation
• Support multilayer PCB and RF material stack-up selection including Rogers, Duroid, PTFE, and mixed dielectric designs.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
• Lead prototype bring-up, debugging, tuning, and validation testing.
• Support environmental, qualification, and compliance testing for ruggedized products.
• Interface directly with customers to support technical reviews, requirements development, and design trade studies.
• Drive engineering best practices including DFM, DFA, reliability, and manufacturability improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across programs.
• Support transition from prototype to production including supplier and manufacturing engagement.