Radio Frequency Engineer

Job Title: RF Engineer

Location: Fully Onsite – St. Petersburg, FL

Company Overview

With roots in the origins of the U.S. Space Program and is a pioneer in the millimeter-wave industry. Based in a state‑of‑the‑art 23,000 sq. ft. facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, we specialize in the design, manufacturing, testing, and assembly of waveguides and advanced RF components. Our team has more than 250 years of combined experience across the Aerospace and Defense sectors.

We are an AS9100D‑certified, ITAR‑registered small business designing and manufacturing exclusively in the United States. As a global leader in waveguide design and development, we deliver innovative solutions that support satellite communications and RF technologies for a wide array of mission‑critical applications.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our growing team. This individual will play a key technical role supporting the design, simulation, testing, and production of complex RF and millimeter‑wave components. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in RF design, thrives in a hands‑on engineering environment, and enjoys collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

• 5–7+ years of professional experience in RF design and engineering

• Experience with HFSS, SolidWorks and Design for Manufacture

• Strong foundation in 3D electromagnetic simulation, RF circuit analysis, RF propagation, RF measurements, and linear/non‑linear systems

• RF antenna measurement experience, including beam patterns, EIRP, and gain

• Background in designing RF/microwave passive circuits

• Experience working in an ISO production environment

• Laboratory experience with high‑speed RF measurement equipment

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to function within multivendor network environments

• Experience supporting system integration, testing, and development of complex communication systems

• Ability to create hardware requirements and test plans

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering and production teams during the build of complex RF components

• Design, simulate, and test mm‑wave phased array antennas and other antenna systems

• Mentor and support junior engineers through design and development tasks

• Develop test plans and lead Design Verification Testing initiatives

• Interface with customers, sales, and marketing to discuss new requirements or product inquiries

• Support strategic BD objectives, implementing a first-principles conceptual design framework for disruptive technology,setting performance goals, project timelines, and budget planning

• Build and test prototypes, ensuring smooth transition into production

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues; collaborate with engineering teams

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• Flexible Circuits & Interconnects
• EDM Machine (Sinker)
• 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
• EDM Machine (Wire)
• CAD Software (Solidworks)
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis)