Lead RF Design Engineer — SATCOM Systems Innovator

Tampa-Microwave; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Tampa Microwave in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer to advance SATCOM systems for DoD programs. You will design, simulate, and integrate RF hardware, antennas, and modems, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure robust, scalable ground-based solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Engineering/Physics with MBA and 15+ years in military or commercial SATCOM, with strong leadership and communication skills. Onsite role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics combined with MBA or equivalent business education/experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in military or commercial SATCOM.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and select RF components and layout for SATCOM systems.
• Collaborate on analog/RF integration with digital logic for power and performance.
• Develop land-based SATCOM solutions including transceivers, modems, and antennas with manufacturers.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Active listening

Deductive reasoning

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering/Math/Physics + MBA

Job description

Tampa Microwave in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer to advance SATCOM systems for DoD programs. You will design, simulate, and integrate RF hardware, antennas, and modems, collaborating with manufacturing to ensure robust, scalable ground-based solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Engineering/Physics with MBA and 15+ years in military or commercial SATCOM, with strong leadership and communication skills. Onsite role with a comprehensive benefits package.