RF Design Engineer - Manufacturing

Hamilton Barnes; Florida; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Hamilton Barnes is seeking an RF Design Engineer for an on-site, full-time role in Orlando, Florida. You will own RF and microwave product development from concept to manufacturing, designing components to client specifications and optimizing performance for mission-critical deployments.

The role involves overseeing design, simulation, prototyping, and collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing to ensure timely delivery and high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in RF and microwave design.
• Working knowledge of RF and microwave synthesis and simulation software.
• Hands-on bench skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with ITAR-controlled data without a licence.

Responsabilités

• Design, simulate, and prototype RF and microwave products using industry tools.
• Assess electrical, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory requirements for new products.
• Contribute to cost and lead-time estimates for materials, labour, and testing.
• Follow the company design process from concept to completion.
• Optimise designs for performance, lead time, and cost.
• Support assemblers and technicians during prototyping and optimization.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing to ensure timely materials.
• Lead project kick-offs, design reviews, and pre-ship reviews with progress updates.
• Assist in production transfers and obsolescence/reliability design work.
• Stay current with technology trends and contribute new product ideas.

Connaissances

RF and microwave design

Hands-on bench skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline (BSEE or MSEE preferred)

Outils

RF/Microwave design software

Schematic/EM analysis tools

Description du poste

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join an established manufacturer of high-reliability RF and microwave components delivering mission-critical applications across aerospace,defense,space,avionics,and communications sectors.Grounded in deep technical expertise and responsive collaboration,the organization transforms demanding technical requirements into trusted,high-precision solutions designed for harsh environments.

The company is seeking an RF Design Engineer to join its engineering team on a full-time,on-site basis in Orlando,Florida.Open to candidates across multiple experience levels,the role takes complete technical ownership of RF and microwave product development from initial concept through to profitable manufacturing.Core responsibilities include designing components to client specifications,ensuring on-time project delivery,and optimizing hardware performance for mission-critical deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, simulating, and prototyping new RF and microwave products using industry-standard synthesis, simulation, and electromagnetic analysis tools
• Analysing electrical, mechanical, environmental, and regulatory requirements to assess compliance for new products being quoted
• Contributing to cost and lead time estimates covering material, labour, test, and development
• Taking design and development work through to completion in line with the company’s documented design process
• Optimising designs for performance, lead time, and cost
• Supporting assemblers and engineering technicians during prototype build and optimisation
• Working with Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing to support new processes and ensure prototype materials arrive on time
• Participating in project kick-offs, design reviews, and pre-ship reviews, and providing regular progress updates
• Supporting the transition of new products into production, and supporting mature products that need design work for obsolescence, quality, or reliability issues
• Staying current with technology and industry trends and contributing ideas for new products

Skills/Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline (BSEE or MSEE preferred)
• Experience in RF and microwave design, with the depth expected at the level you are applying for
• Working knowledge of RF and microwave synthesis and simulation software
• Hands-on bench skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering and production environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with ITAR-controlled data without a licence

Desirable Skills:

• Strong CAD skills with electromagnetic analysis tools
• Understanding of radio architecture, avionics and military communication systems, and radar systems
• Experience in telecommunications, military, or avionics applications
• Experience with high-power designs or miniaturisation
• Project management experience and experience mentoring or training less experienced engineers (expected at senior level)

Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time position within a high-reliability RF and microwave manufacturer
• Salary dependent on experience
• Open to candidates at multiple levels, with scope and responsibility matched to your background
• Work across aerospace, defence, space, avionics, and communications applications
• On-site role combining design, prototype, and manufacturing environments in Orlando, Florida

Salary:

• Competitive, dependent on experience (up to 150k USD with relocation support for the right person)