Stealth Talent Solutions · 1 week ago
Senior RF Systems & Hardware Design Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelStealth Talent Solutions is hiring a Senior RF Systems & Hardware Design Engineer to lead system-level RF architecture and board-level hardware design across multiple RF-based product lines. This hands-on role involves defining architecture, leading redesign initiatives, and ensuring integration across hardware and software teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Mary Haynes
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end RF system architecture, not just individual components
Define how discrete RF front-end components work together as a system
Make architectural tradeoffs across: Performance, Cost, Power, Scalability, Manufacturability
Lead architectural redesigns and platform evolution efforts
Design and own the full RF signal chain through digitization
Own board-level RF hardware design
Perform schematic capture and PCB design (Altium preferred)
Lead or directly contribute to: Board bring-up, Debug, Redesigns driven by obsolescence or performance gaps
Work within real board-level constraints: Layout, SI/PI, EMI/EMC, Thermal
Be highly hands-on in the lab
Use RF lab equipment including: VNAs (SOLT calibration, S-parameters), Spectrum analyzers, Signal generators
Perform: RF validation, Debugging, Root-cause analysis
Comfortable with soldering, rework, and iterative lab-based development
Work closely with: Software engineers, FPGA/DSP engineers, Test procedure teams
Translate system architecture into actionable hardware designs
Provide technical leadership across multiple product lines
Mentor engineers and influence technical direction without formal authority
Qualification
Required
Proven experience designing RF systems end-to-end
Ownership of board-level RF hardware design
Hands-on schematic capture and PCB layout experience
Strong understanding of RF system architecture, not just component behavior
Experience designing discrete RF front ends (LNAs, mixers, filters, PAs)
Experience integrating RF hardware with DSPs and FPGAs
Hands-on RF lab experience (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, calibration)
Ability to lead architectural redesigns, not just support them
Comfortable working onsite in a lab-heavy environment
US Person requirement
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering (RF focus)
Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
Ability to clearly explain SDR concepts and HW/SW tradeoffs
Experience in defense, aerospace, or regulated hardware environments
RF simulation tools (ADS, HFSS, AWR, CST)
Experience supporting products through production and sustaining
Company
Stealth Talent Solutions
Stealth Talent Solutions is a next-gen, technology-driven recruiting firm that’s reimagined what working with an agency should look like.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase