Senior RF & Signal Processing Hardware Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group seeks a Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate RF and signal processing systems for multi-domain operations in support of DoD programs. The role involves collaborating with engineers and operators to deliver systems that provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage.

The candidate should have deep expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, with 8+ years of hardware-focused experience, and must hold

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in hardware/electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of hardware systems for advanced software applications.
• Oversee hardware prototyping, testing, and system integration for deployment readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, software and network components.
• Perform performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of physical systems.
• Develop solutions to improve hardware robustness, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including design artifacts and test reports.
• Present assessments, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership and program teams.

Skills

RF hardware design

Signal processing

Hardware integration

Leadership / mentoring

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Prototyping

Job description

Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer

Job Locations

US-FL-Tampa | US-VA-Fort Belvoir

ID

2026-7512

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Biweekly Hours

80

Location : Name

MacDill AFB

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer to support advanced situational awareness and multi-domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission-critical DoD programs in multi-domain environments.

This is a full time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

Lead the design and development of hardware systems that host and support advanced software applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Oversee hardware prototyping, testing, and system integration efforts to validate functionality and readiness for deployment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure effective integration of hardware, software, and network components.

• Perform performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of physical systems to meet defined technical and operational requirements.

• Develop and implement solutions to improve hardware robustness, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability.

• Ensure hardware designs and implementations comply with applicable technical standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts, test reports, and integration procedures.

• Present technical assessments, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including engineering leadership and program teams.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Experience:

• Experience designing hardware systems for contested and dynamic operational environments

Technical Skills

• Proven experience leading hardware design, prototyping, and integration efforts for complex systems

• Expertise in hardware survivability, reliability, and performance optimization

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and their application in Multi-Domain Operations

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges

• Excellent communication skills to effectively present technical findings to stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel: As needed

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities