IAE Engineer II

Job Overview

The University of South Florida Institute for Applied Engineering (IAE) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides agile, high-value engineering products and services to enhance the performance, effectiveness, and capabilities of its customers, including the Department of Defense and other federal and industry partners.

Position Summary

The RF and Electronics Engineer is a direct contributor and team leader with expertise in RF system design, electronic hardware development, PCB design and manufacturing, IoT systems, and enabling technologies. This position contributes to applied research, prototyping, system integration, and demonstration of advanced RF and electronic systems. The engineer supports one or more projects that demand multidisciplinary experience, leads engineering teams, and may oversee and mentor junior engineers and interns.

Responsibility

• Lead a team in conceptual design, development, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of RF and electronic systems research and technology development projects.
• Work with engineering leadership and lead junior engineers and interns on assigned project tasks.
• Coordinate administrative tasks required for project development, including management of contract deliverables, procurement of materials and equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a technical lead on projects as required.
• Review work products and artifacts produced by junior engineers and interns.
• Interface with external stakeholders, presenting technical briefings, reporting on projects and deliverables, and supporting business development.
• Advise IAE leadership to align projects with the IAE strategic plan and make operational decisions.
• Coordinate the writing of technical documentation, including status reports, requirements documents, statements of work, design documents, technical proposals, and similar documentation.
• Participate in engineering staff interviews, hiring decisions, and evaluation of junior engineers.

Qualifications

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for a TS / SCI security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level background check. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application / interview process.

Location

4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, United States

Salary

$70,000.00 – $120,000.00 (example, may vary)

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