RF & Microwave Design Engineer – On‑Site, Orlando

Hamilton Barnes; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RF and microwave design

Hands-on bench skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

RF/Microwave design software

Schematic/EM analysis tools

Job description

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.