RF/Microwave Applications Engineer

Job description:

Title: Applications Engineer – RF & Microwave Focus

Location: Tampa, FL (onsite)

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 DOE

Schedule: M - F

About Us 

We are a small, independent and privately held company focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions in the RF and microwave space. As a leading provider of high-accuracy simulation models for Radio Frequency and Microwave (RF/MW) devices, we empower hardware design engineers worldwide to achieve more rapid simulation-based product design success. In our tight-knit team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, collaborate directly with colleagues across functions, and contribute to innovative work in a dynamic, supportive environment free from big-corporate bureaucracy.

Position Overview 

We're looking for a talented and outgoing Applications Engineer to join our close-knit team. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, allowing you to support our products, build strong relationships with clients and partners, and help drive new opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with an RF/Microwave focus
• BSEE with a minimum of 2 years experience in an RF Engineering-related technical position
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills
• Strong interest and aptitude for customer-oriented technical support and promotional work
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and promotion for our simulation models and services
• Engage directly with customers, partners, and representatives to solve challenges and showcase value
• Work closely with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to identify and pursue new growth opportunities
• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, webinars, and virtual meetings
• Assist with customer training, software demonstrations, troubleshooting, and preparing responses to RFQs
• Create application notes, design examples, technical papers, and video tutorials
• Contribute to software product testing and installer management

Technical Skills for the Best Fit Candidate

• Proficiency with RF/Microwave simulation tools (e.g. Keysight ADS, Cadence AWRDE, HFSS, Sonnet Suites, Cadence)
• Experience with simulation-based RF hardwar design of amplifiers, oscillators, filters, and sub-systems
• Ability to develop strong understanding of our simulation model libraries with the ability to deliver effective software demos and technical support
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with Camtasia or similar tools for audio/video recording and editing

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health insurance, life/disability coverage, and retirement plans
• Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle of beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida (remote arrangements possible for the right candidate)

If you're excited about joining a small, innovative team where your contributions are visible and valued, and you want to help advance high-frequency design technology, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of our collaborative, forward-thinking company.