Principal RF Engineer - Defense Communications & RF SystemsTitle: Principal RF/Microwave Engineer - Defense Communications & Advanced RF Systems Location: Greater Tampa, FL Area (Clearwater, FL 33760) Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + Bonus + Relocation AssistanceFounded in the early 2000s, we are a growing defense electronics manufacturer with more than 120 employees supporting military, aerospace, federal, and mission-critical communication programs worldwide. Our engineering teams develop advanced RF subsystems, SATCOM terminals, antenna systems, radar-related technologies, embedded electronics, and next-generation communication platforms for some of the most demanding operational environments in the world.Our Clearwater engineering center serves as a hub for RF design, microwave engineering, antenna development, SATCOM integration, high-frequency communications, and advanced defense electronics. We are seeking a Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to provide technical leadership across new product development efforts while helping drive the design, analysis, testing, and deployment of next-generation communication systems.What You Will Be DoingLead RF and microwave hardware development for defense, aerospace, SATCOM, radar, electronic warfare, and tactical communication systemsDrive architecture, design, simulation, component selection, performance optimization, and technical decision-making across new and existing productsDesign and analyze RF front-ends, frequency converters, microwave subsystems, filters, PLLs, synthesizers, amplifiers, antennas, waveguide components, and related RF hardwareSupport product development through concept generation, prototyping, integration, testing, qualification, manufacturing, and production releasePerform RF system analysis, link budgets, performance modeling, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design reviews while mentoring junior engineersWhat You Need for This Position10+ years of RF, microwave, SATCOM, aerospace, defense electronics, radar, tactical communications, or related high-frequency hardware design experienceHands-on experience designing RF front ends, converters, amplifiers, filters, synthesizers, PLLs, antennas, waveguide assemblies, or other microwave subsystemsStrong board-level RF design expertise including grounding, shielding, thermal management, signal integrity, and high-frequency performance optimizationExperience integrating RF hardware with antennas, modems, embedded controls, digital electronics, power systems, and communication platformsProficiency with RF simulation, test, and troubleshooting tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, Microwave Office, Ansys, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, or similar technologiesTechnical leadership experience supporting product development, design reviews, mentoring engineers, SATCOM or defense programs, and products from concept through production; security clearance eligibility strongly preferredFull Benefits Package ($25/paycheck Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, 401k w/ 5% matching) and more!IF interested can you provide an updated resume & salary requirements to $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Principal RF Engineer - Defense Communications & RF Systems in clearwater at Unknown Company
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