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Principal RF Engineer - SATCOM & Defense Electronics

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cybercodersTampa, FL6 days ago

$155,000 - $180,000

Occupations

Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTelecommunications Engineering SpecialistsEngineers, All Other

Industries

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingOther Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Title: Principal RF Engineer - SATCOM & Defense Electronics
Location: Greater Tampa, FL Area (Clearwater, FL 33760)
Salary: $155,000 - $180,000 + Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Founded in the early 2000s, we are a 120+ employee defense electronics manufacturer developing advanced satellite communication systems for military, federal, and mission-critical users worldwide. Our engineering teams design and support next-generation SATCOM terminals, RF subsystems, antenna systems, embedded electronics, and multi-orbit communication platforms that provide reliable connectivity in some of the most demanding operating environments on the planet. Our Clearwater facility serves as a center of excellence for RF engineering, microwave systems, SATCOM terminal development, modem integration, antenna technologies, and advanced communications hardware. We are seeking a Principal RF Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for RF and microwave design, helping define future product architecture while guiding the development of next-generation communication systems from concept through production.
What You Will Be Doing:
  • Lead RF and microwave hardware development for advanced SATCOM terminals supporting military and government communications
  • Own RF architecture, design decisions, component selection, and performance optimization across new and existing product lines
  • Design, simulate, analyze, and optimize frequency converters, waveguide assemblies, RF filters, PLLs, and high-frequency RF subsystems
  • Support product development from concept, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, qualification, and production release
  • Perform RF system analysis and link-budget analysis across GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite architectures
  • What You Need for This Position 10+ years of RF, microwave, SATCOM, aerospace, defense electronics, radar, tactical communications, or related high-frequency hardware design experience
  • Deep experience designing RF hardware above X-Band, including frequency converters, waveguide structures, RF filters, PLLs, and microwave components
  • Strong board-level RF design experience including layout, grounding, shielding, thermal considerations, and high-frequency optimization
  • Experience integrating RF hardware with digital electronics, embedded controls, modems, antennas, and power systems. Ability to provide technical leadership through design reviews, troubleshooting, mentoring, and product development support
  • Experience with SATCOM, Ku/Ka/X-Band systems, antenna technologies, defense electronics, aerospace communications, or other mission-critical RF platforms, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance
What's In It for You: Full 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 JOSH.REIFMAN@CYBERCODERS.COM
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Level

LeadL6

Salary

$155,000 - $180,000

Location

Tampa, FL

Occupation

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Industry

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Posted

6 days ago

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