University of South Florida · 1 hour ago
Senior Engineer
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of South Florida (USF) is a top-ranked research university dedicated to providing high-value engineering products and services through its Institute for Applied Engineering. They are seeking an RF and Electronics Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in the design, development, and testing of advanced RF and electronic systems, while also mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project alignment with strategic goals.
EducationTrainingUniversities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Katherine Friborg
Responsibilities
Leads a team in conceptual design, development, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of projects related to RF, electronic systems research and technology development
Works with engineering leadership and leads junior engineers and interns on assigned project tasks
Coordinates administrative tasks required for performance of project development tasks, including management of contract deliverables, procurement of project materials and equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance
May serve as a Technical Lead on one or more projects as required
Reviews work products and artifacts produced by junior engineers and interns
Interfaces with stakeholders external to USF/IAE as needed to include: presenting technical briefings, reporting on projects and deliverables, supporting business development, and similar stakeholder activities
Advises IAE leadership and staff to help ensure projects align with the IAE strategic plan and make optimal operational decisions related to delivering on projects and contracts
Coordinates the writing of technical documentation to include: status reports, requirements documents, statements of work, design documents, technical proposals, and similar documentation
May participate in engineering staff interviews, hiring decisions, and evaluates junior engineers
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Three or more years of relevant experience
A current SECRET security clearance
Experience in systems development lifecycle frameworks (e.g., Agile, V model, and Waterfall model) applied to RF/electronics projects (requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, and delivery)
Hands-on experience with PCB design (Altium preferred), manufacturing, and testing at low and high frequencies
Experience with RF system design, integration, and testing of systems across 1Hz – ≥18GHz
Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF test environments
Self-starter with outstanding analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
Five or more years of relevant engineering or technical experience
A current TS/SCI security clearance
Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and testing for standards compliance
Experience with interdisciplinary team leadership and project integration across RF, hardware, and IoT domains
Proficiency with research methods, prototyping, and system integration
Experience with RF/IoT testing, including frequency response characterization and hardware-in-the-loop validation
Experience in system-level design for defense-related RF and electronic systems
Knowledge and experience working within the Department of Defense ecosystem
Technical and managerial experience including preparing engineering proposals, facilitating customer communications, leading and mentoring engineering personnel, and project planning, tracking, and oversight
Experience with prototyping, testing, experimentation, system and component design, development, and integration
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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