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This role requires hands-on experience with Motorola and Kenwood radio systems, strong computer and networking skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in both field and shop environments. The RF Radio Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing two-way radio systems and related communication equipment.

Summary:The RF Radio Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing two-way radio systems and related communication equipment. This role requires hands-on experience with Motorola and Kenwood radio systems, strong computer and networking skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in both field and shop environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering reliable communication solutions. Essential Functions:<ul><li>Install, program, align, and maintain Motorola and Kenwood two-way radio systems, repeaters, and accessories.</li><li>Diagnose and repair RF, audio, and network-related issues in mobile and base station radios.</li><li>Conduct bench and field-testing using service monitors, spectrum analyzers, and other RF diagnostic tools.</li><li>Configure, test, and troubleshoot radio programming software and network interfaces.</li><li>Maintain accurate service documentation, inventory records, and work orders.</li><li>Support system upgrades, firmware updates, and equipment integration with IP-based networks.</li><li>Ensure all work complies with FCC regulations and company safety standards.</li><li>Provide technical support and guidance to customers and field personnel as needed.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li><li>Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.</li></ul>RequirementsRequired skills and qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a radio or communications technician (public safety, LMR, or similar field).</li><li>Associates degree or technical school equivalent.</li><li>Proficient in Motorola CPS/RSS and Kenwood KPG programming software.</li><li>Experience with analog and digital systems (P25, DMR, NXDN, etc.).</li><li>Strong understanding of RF theory, antenna systems, and use of test equipment.</li><li>Competent in Windows-based computer systems, IP networking, and documentation tools.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety practices.</li><li>Effective communication and customer service skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.</li><li>Ability to successfully obtain necessary certifications post-hire.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 20 % of the time by car or commercial airline.</li></ul>Preferred skills and qualifications:<ul><li>FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or equivalent certification.</li><li>Experience with dispatch consoles, microwave systems, or IP-based communication systems.</li><li>Familiarity with network configuration, routers, and switches.</li><li>Field service experience supporting public safety communication systems.</li><li>Knowledge of FCC licensing and frequency coordination procedures.</li></ul>BenefitsWhat We Offer:Diamond provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: <ul><li>Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plans with Generous Company match</li><li>Vacation Days</li><li>Personal Days</li><li>Floating Holidays</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Disability Insurance & More!</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Traditional office environment.</li><li>Moderate travel required – up to 20% by car or commercial airline.</li></ul> Diamond Communications is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diamond Communications

RF Radio Technician

Acceptance Testing

Antenna

Communication Skills

Communication Systems

Computer Firmware

Computer Networks

Computer Systems

Corporate Policies

Customer Support/Service

Detail Oriented

Disability Insurance

Documentation

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

Field Trials

General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)

IP (Internet Protocol)

Identify Issues

Inventory Reports

Licensing

Microsoft Windows Operating System

Microwaves

Multitasking

Network Configuration Management

Network Programming

Network Routers

Network Switching

On Site Support

Problem Solving Skills

Public Safety

RSS (RDF Site Summary)

Radio Frequency

Regulations

Safety Standards

Safety Systems

Safety/Work Safety

Software Administration

Software Engineering

Spectrum Analyzers

Systems Administration/Management

Team Player

Technical Support

Test Equipment

Two Way Radio

Willing to Travel

Workable

The St. Petersburg facility specializes in the design, modeling and simulation, prototyping, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems, with a focus on embedded communications systems, Software Defined Radios (SDR), phased array antenna systems, and secure RF architectures operating in challenging and contested environments. • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, RF Engineering, or related discipline with 12-15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10-13+ years of relevant experience in phased array or advanced antenna systems.

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The Defense Systems Group at Leidos has an immediate opening for a Senior Principal RF Antenna Systems Engineer at our St. Petersburg, FL facility. This position serves as a senior technical authority and system architect supporting the development of advanced phased array antenna systems for mission-critical defense applications.In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and fielding of complex RF antenna systems supporting Department of Defense and national security customers. You will provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and serve as a key interface to customers, program management, and capture teams.The St. Petersburg facility specializes in the design, modeling and simulation, prototyping, integration, and testing of advanced electronic systems, with a focus on embedded communications systems, Software Defined Radios (SDR), phased array antenna systems, and secure RF architectures operating in challenging and contested environments.Primary Responsibilities:• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the architecture, design, analysis, integration, and production of advanced phased array antenna systems supporting mission-critical defense applications.
• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team (RF, antenna, digital, mechanical, thermal, software) through concept development, modeling and simulation, hardware implementation, integration, and qualification testing.
• Develop antenna system concepts in collaboration with customers and program leadership, translating mission needs into clear, traceable system requirements and performance specifications.
• Lead requirements development, decomposition, allocation, and traceability to ensure system-level objectives are achieved across antenna, RF front-end, and supporting subsystems.
• Conduct and oversee trade studies evaluating performance, cost, risk, manufacturability, scalability, and lifecycle supportability.
• Provide technical oversight throughout design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), integration, verification and validation (V&V), and transition to production.
• Guide electromagnetic modeling, array simulation, beamforming architecture development, and performance validation activities.
• Develop and review technical documentation including system architectures, interface control documents, verification plans, test procedures, and qualification reports.
• Identify emerging antenna and RF technologies, industry trends, and modernization opportunities to inform program strategy and innovation.
• Support business development and capture efforts through white papers, technical proposals, RFI responses, and customer technical engagements.Clearance Qualifications:• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance preferred.
• Willingness to work in classified laboratory environments and support secure development, integration, and test activities.
• Ability to comply with all program-specific security requirements, including handling of classified materials and controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR).Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, RF Engineering, or related discipline with 12-15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10-13+ years of relevant experience in phased array or advanced antenna systems.
• Extensive experience in the design, analysis, fabrication, integration, and test of complex phased array antenna systems, including planar, conformal (cylindrical/spherical), and other non-planar array geometries.
• Deep understanding of array theory, beamforming techniques (analog, digital, hybrid), mutual coupling effects, scan loss, grating lobes, sidelobe control, and calibration methodologies.
• Experience conducting near-field and far-field antenna measurements, including near-field to far-field transformation techniques and associated signal processing algorithms.
• Proficiency with full-wave electromagnetic modeling and simulation tools such as HFSS, FEKO, CST, or equivalent, along with analytical and data processing tools such as MATLAB.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (RF, digital, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing) and conducting formal technical design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TIMs) with government customers.
• Experience transitioning antenna designs from prototype through qualification and production, including manufacturability and integration considerations.
• Working knowledge of system-level trade studies considering performance, cost, schedule, risk, and lifecycle supportability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting complex technical material to customers and senior leadership.Preferred Qualifications:• Advanced understanding of electromagnetic theory, phased array architectures, and RF/microwave system design, including system-level performance trade-offs and integration impacts.
• Experience developing and implementing advanced phased array algorithms, including adaptive beamforming, digital beamforming (DBF), null steering, interference mitigation, calibration techniques, and self-healing array architectures.
• Experience with distributed or networked array systems, hybrid analog/digital beamforming architectures, and real-time signal processing integration.
• Hands-on experience operating in compact range, near-field, and far-field antenna measurement facilities, including development of test plans, calibration methodologies, and automated measurement scripts.
• Proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal generators, and phased array test systems.
• Working knowledge of the RF spectrum and modern communications infrastructures, including signal structures, propagation environments, modulation schemes, bandwidth considerations, and multiplexing/demultiplexing techniques.
• Experience supporting DoD radar, EW, SATCOM, SIGINT, or advanced communications programs.
• Experience with manufacturability, producibility, and environmental qualification considerations (EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration).About Leidos:At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:February 23, 2026Pay Range:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.

Leidos Holdings Inc

Senior Principal RF Antenna System Engineer

Algorithms

Analysis Skills

Antenna Design

Applications Security

Architectural Design

Business Development

Calibration

Cross-Functional

Customer Relations

Data Processing

Document Management

Electrical Engineering

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Electromagnetic Modeling

Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetism

Embedded Systems

Government

HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator)

Hardware Simulation

Industry/Trade Analysis

Integration Testing

Leadership

Legal

MATLAB

Manufacturing

Mentoring

Multiplexing

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Network Systems

Performance Analysis

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Project/Program Management

Prototyping

Requirements Management

Restricted Materials

Risk

Satellite Communications

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Secret Clearance

Security Clearance

Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)

Signal Processing

Signal Processing Algorithms

Simulation

System Architecture

System Readiness Review (SRR)

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Technical Presentation

Technical Writing

Technical/Engineering Design

Technology White Papers

Test Plan/Schedule

Testing

Traceability

Trade Studies

United States Citizen

United States Department of Defense (DoD)

User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

Validation Testing

Vector Network Analyzers

Verification Plans

Writing Skills

We provide a wide variety of emergency power supplies power distribution and control sub-systems flight deck sensors and instruments a full suite of passenger comfortcabin products AeroELT Emergency Locator Transmitters and our Dukane-Seacom Underwater Locator Beacons. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident i.e. Green Card Holder Political Asylee or Refugee.

We are currently looking for a qualified RF Electrical Engineer to join our team. Schedule is full-time Monday - Thursday 700am - 530pm. Radiant Power Corp. delivers the highest levels of quality and reliability from our full range of aerospace products. We provide a wide variety of emergency power supplies power distribution and control sub-systems flight deck sensors and instruments a full suite of passenger comfortcabin products AeroELT Emergency Locator Transmitters and our Dukane-Seacom Underwater Locator Beacons. We offer medical and dental coverage and company paid vision life insurance short term disability and long-term disability and a 401k with company match. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR. All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident i.e. Green Card Holder Political Asylee or Refugee.

HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.

HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.

HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.

HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.

The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.

By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.

HEICO Corp

RF Electrical Engineer

Aerospace and Defense

Control Systems

Distribution Control

Ability to travel up to 10%.Why Join Us:Work on Cutting-Edge Aerospace Technology: Contribute to high-impact projects in aviation, space, and defense. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop solid-state power controls, cabin control systems, and data acquisition devices.

Job Description Job Description Position Title: RF EngineerLocation: Bradenton, FLJob Type: Full-time Travel (4-10 schedule, 3 day weekends)Industry: Manufacturing, other industries are welcome!Position SummaryThis role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of microprocessor-based systems for power distribution and cabin control in aviation applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop solid-state power controls, cabin control systems, and data acquisition devices.Generate technical documentation, including hardware requirements, design descriptions, and verification procedures.Conduct peer and technical design reviews internally and with customers.Perform hardware validation, integration, and system testing.Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware/software integration.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.Proficiency in analog/digital circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout review.Experience with EMC, thermal design, and aviation standards (e.g., RTCA/DO-160).Familiarity with communication protocols (ARINC 429, RS-232/422/485, CAN).Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators).Knowledge of RF systems and components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, and converters.Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and time management skills.Ability to travel up to 10%.Why Join Us:Work on Cutting-Edge Aerospace Technology: Contribute to high-impact projects in aviation, space, and defense.Global Industry Leader: Join a trusted name known for engineering excellence and innovation.Career Growth & Development: Access training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities in a high-performance culture.Strong Benefits & Stability: Enjoy competitive compensation, bonus, great benefits, and long-term career security.

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