Senior RF Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Tampa, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Operations, C++ Programming Language, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Digital Circuits, Ecosystems, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Circuit, Electronic Warfare, Funding, Hardware Simulation, Hardware-Software Integration, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Management, Leadership, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Assembly, Mentoring, Military, Military Operations, Operational Communications, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Satellite Communications, Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Integrity, Signal Processing, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Design, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Tampa, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Summary:

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior RF 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 conceptualization, design, and prototyping of electrical systems and components, including radar, radiation detection, analog/digital circuits, radio systems, and other communications equipment.

  • Conduct and oversee lab-based experiments to evaluate the performance of electronic circuits, antennas, signal integrity, and other RF components, ensuring compliance with functional and mission-critical objectives.

  • Develop solutions for complex RF challenges by applying advanced engineering principles and employing creativity to push the boundaries of radar and communication systems.

  • Manage end-to-end processes for projects that span across multiple technical and operational domains, ensuring outputs align with program priorities and key deliverables.

  • Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to influence technical decisions, system designs, and operational approaches. Communicate perspectives to project leaders, sub-contractors, and stakeholders while acting as the technical authority on RF engineering matters.

  • Establish and maintain partnerships with sub-contractors, vendors, and external teams to ensure precision in manufacturing, assembly, and delivery processes for developed systems.

  • Design and test RF systems in real-world simulation environments (hardware/software integration testing) to ensure field adaptability and system robustness.

 

***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, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline. 

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience.

 

  • Strong expertise in RF engineering, spectrum management, signal processing, and sensor systems.
  • Hands-on experience with sensors, radar, communications systems, and electronic warfare platforms.
  • Proficiency in signal processing software and languages and experience with AI/ML applied to sensor data.
  • Familiarity with multi-domain operational concepts, situational awareness systems, and DoD sensor architectures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, lead technical efforts, and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Certifications:

  • Certified RF Specialist (CRFS), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts with the ability to apply them across a range of programs

  • Proven hands-on experience in signal processing with a record developing and analyzing systems for sensor data extraction and processing

  • Technical proficiency in signal processing software and languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++

  • Expertise in multi-domain operations technologies such as AI-driven signal processing, machine learning for classification, or sensor fusion methodologies

  • Familiarity with platforms and frameworks integral to multi-domain systems such as satellite communications, UAV sensors, or secure digital communications

Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to resolve highly complex problems using advanced technical knowledge and reasoning

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders

  • Demonstrated leadership experience including managing and mentoring technical teams

  • Proven ability to address complex technical problems through innovative approaches and creative solutions aligned with military objectives

Additional Information

 

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel: As needed

 

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview:

Odyssey Systems 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.

 

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About the Company

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Established in 1997, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is a leading provider of management, analytical, and technical support services for government and private-sector customers. Odyssey delivers innovative solutions in response to complex and challenging customer requirements.

Our portfolio of successful projects demonstrates our ability to efficiently plan, staff, and manage efforts of all scopes and sizes. Our employees provide tailored functional expertise in technology, engineering, and management principles. We offer vast experience in acquisition strategy development and document generation; source selection support; cost, schedule, and performance management; systems engineering and analysis; risk management; cost/benefit and earned value analysis; computer-based training development; communication planning and operations; and lifecycle sustainment and product support. Odyssey also offers research and acquisition support services to the DoD medical domain, leading DoD medical mission support through several prime services contracts.

A six-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Odyssey has earned recognition on the 2019 Inc. 5000 as one of the most successful companies in America. In Inc.’s annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., we were ranked #162 in the Government Services category, delivering a wide range of services to DoD customers and beyond.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.odysseyconsult.com