Principal RF Engineer - SATCOM & Defense Electronics

Title: Principal RF Engineer - SATCOM & Defense ElectronicsLocation: Greater Tampa, FL Area (Clearwater, FL 33760)Salary: $155,000 - $180,000 + Bonus + Relocation AssistanceFounded 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 DoingLead RF and microwave hardware development for advanced SATCOM terminals supporting military and government communicationsOwn RF architecture, design decisions, component selection, and performance optimization across new and existing product linesDesign, simulate, analyze, and optimize frequency converters, waveguide assemblies, RF filters, PLLs, and high-frequency RF subsystemsSupport product development from concept, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, qualification, and production releasePerform RF system analysis and link-budget analysis across GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite architecturesWhat You Need for This Position10+ years of RF, microwave, SATCOM, aerospace, defense electronics, radar, tactical communications, or related high-frequency hardware design experienceDeep experience designing RF hardware above X-Band, including frequency converters, waveguide structures, RF filters, PLLs, and microwave componentsStrong board-level RF design experience including layout, grounding, shielding, thermal considerations, and high-frequency optimizationExperience 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 supportExperience 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 clearanceWhat'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 click.appcast.io