RF Design Engineer - Manufacturing

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.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

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)