Sr Design Engineer

Metasys Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metasys Technologies in Chicago seeks a Lead Analog & RF Design Engineer to lead development of advanced electronic hardware for high‑reliability applications. The role is hands‑on and involves architecture, design, testing, and transition to production.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and engage with customers to deliver innovative RF and analog solutions under demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing analog and RF electronic hardware.
• Strong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Experience developing products for regulated or harsh operating environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of analog and RF hardware from concept through production.
• Architect, design, test, and transition sophisticated hardware.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Analog design

RF design

Mixed-signal electronics

Leadership

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Microwave Office

HFSS

LTspice

Altium Designer

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Analog & RF Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronic hardware supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and other high-reliability applications.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role responsible for architecting, designing, testing, and transitioning sophisticated analog and RF hardware from concept through production. The ideal candidate is an expert in RF and analog circuit design who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring engineers, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and working directly with customers to deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing analog and RF electronic hardware.

Strong expertise in:

• Mixed‑signal electronics
• Experience designing RF systems operating from MHz through multi‑GHz frequencies.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design and simulation tools such as:
• Keysight ADS
• Microwave Office
• HFSS
• LTspice
• Altium Designer (or similar PCB CAD software)
• Hands‑on experience using laboratory equipment including:
• Spectrum analyzers
• Signal generators
• Strong understanding of controlled impedance PCB design and RF material selection.
• Experience developing products for regulated or harsh operating environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and customer‑facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electronics for aerospace, defense, medical, or other high‑reliability industries.
• Familiarity with:
• Hermetic packaging
• LTCC technology
• RF modules
• Hybrid electronics
• Software Defined Radios (SDR)
• Radar systems
• Wireless communications equipment
• Microwave systems
• Phased array technologies
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance standards and mitigation techniques.