Lead Analog & RF Designer

Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Analog & RF Designer to support the development of advanced electronic systems for military, aerospace, industrial, medical, and other high-reliability applications. This role will lead the architecture, design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of complex analog and RF hardware from concept through production.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, customer-facing experience, and the ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.

• 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, and power management circuitry.
• Develop schematics, simulations, PCB layout guidance, and design documentation.
• Perform RF system analysis including gain budgeting, noise analysis, impedance matching, stability analysis, signal integrity, and 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 multiple programs.
• Support transition from prototype through production, including supplier and manufacturing engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in analog and RF electronic design.
• Strong background in:
• Mixed-signal systems
• Experience with RF frequencies ranging from MHz through multi-GHz applications.
• Proficiency with RF simulation and design tools such as:
• ADS
• Microwave Office
• HFSS
• LTspice
• Altium Designer or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with:
• Signal Generators
• Strong understanding of PCB materials and controlled impedance design techniques.
• Experience designing products for harsh or regulated environments.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple development activities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-reliability electronics experience.
• Familiarity with hermetic packaging, LTCC, RF modules, or hybrid electronics.
• Experience with phased arrays, SDRs, radar, communications, or microwave systems.
• Experience with EMI/EMC compliance and mitigation techniques.
• Prior customer-facing technical leadership experience.

If you are interested in leading advanced RF and analog hardware development programs supporting mission-critical applications, we'd like to hear from you.