Principal RF Design Engineer - Satellite Communications

Title: Principal RF Design Engineer - Satellite CommunicationsLocation: Clearwater, FL 33760Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 + Bonus + Relocation AssistanceFounded in the early 2000s we are a 120 employee organization who designs and manufactures advanced manpack and fly away satellite communication terminals used by expeditionary military and federal users who require reliable connectivity in austere environments. The Clearwater location focuses on RF engineering, SATCOM terminal development, embedded electronics, antenna systems, modem integration, and production support for multi orbit ground terminals. Their customers include the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and prime contractors supporting X, Ku, and Ka band SATCOM missions.The Principal RF Design Engineer will serve as the senior technical lead for RF and analog design, guiding engineering teams, advancing multi orbit SATCOM hardware, and driving the development of next generation RF components, converters, filters, and antenna related electronics.What You Will Be DoingLead RF and analog design activities for SATCOM hardware including frequency converters, waveguide filters, microstrip filters, PLLs, and high frequency components above X bandDevelop, simulate, and optimize RF layouts and prototypes, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance with military and industry standardsBreak down system level SATCOM requirements into detailed hardware specifications for modular RF products, transceivers, modems, antennas, and power modulesProvide technical leadership to engineering teams, reviewing board designs, troubleshooting production issues, and advising on RF architecture, component selection, and integrationConduct link budget analysis for GEO, MEO, and LEO terminals across X, Ku, and Ka bands and interface with satellite operators and government entities during certification processesWhat You Need for This PositionDeep experience designing RF hardware above X band with strong proficiency in frequency converters, waveguide structures, high performance filters, and PLL based architecturesStrong board level design background including RF PCB layout, component placement, grounding, shielding, and optimization for high frequency performanceHands on experience with analog design, power considerations, and integration of RF circuits with digital logic and embedded control electronicsAbility to lead technically without direct reports, guiding engineers, reviewing designs, resolving production challenges, and ensuring structured design process adherenceExperience in SATCOM, defense electronics, or high frequency RF systems; familiarity with modem integration, ESA, mechanically steered positioners, or multi orbit terminal design is a plusWhat's In It for YouFull 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 View email address on us.fitly.work