IAE Engineer II

• Job Identification 41610
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 09/16/2025, 02:48 PM
• Degree Level
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
• Essential Personnel No

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida (USF)
Institute for Applied Engineering (IAE) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation and direct support organization within the USF ecosystem.
The IAE mission is to provide agile, high-value engineering products and services to enhance the performance, effectiveness, and
capabilities of its customers to include 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 in the design, test, validation, and operation of RF and electronic systems, and leads
engineering teams in the conduct of such work in a collaborative environment. As an IAE Engineer II, this individual may also contribute to
the oversight and mentoring of junior engineers and interns, the review of work products, interfacing with customers and stakeholders,
advising IAE leadership and staff to ensure successful completion of projects and contracts, coordination and contribution to documentation,
and participation in interviews, hiring, and evaluation of junior engineers. The RF and Electronics Engineer must have deep experience in RF
and electronic system design, PCB development, integration of IoT technologies, and testing across a wide frequency range. In-depth hands-on
experience with engineering principles consistent with formal education, training, and practical application in RF, electronics, and
embedded systems is required. Applicants for this position must have demonstrated relevant experience with Defense-related operational
systems.

Applicants for this position must have demonstrated relevant experience with Defense-related operational
systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The RF and Electronics Engineer is a
senior technical contributor and lead for projects and a multidisciplinary team of engineers. Specific responsibilities include:
* Leads
a team in conceptual design, development, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of projects related to RF, electronic systems
research and technology development.
* Works with engineering leadership and leads junior engineers and interns on assigned project
tasks.
* Coordinates administrative tasks required for performance of project development tasks, including management of contract
deliverables, procurement of project materials and equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
* May serve as a Technical Lead on one
or more projects as required.
* Reviews work products and artifacts produced by junior engineers and interns.
* Interfaces with
stakeholders external to USF/IAE as needed to include: presenting technical briefings, reporting on projects and deliverables, supporting
business development, and similar stakeholder activities.
* Advises IAE leadership and staff to help ensure projects align with the IAE
strategic plan and make optimal operational decisions related to delivering on projects and contracts.
* Coordinates the writing of
technical documentation to include: status reports, requirements documents, statements of work, design documents, technical proposals, and
similar documentation.
* May participate in engineering staff interviews, hiring decisions, and evaluates junior
engineers.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of
South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven
workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In
2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class
benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs,
generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a
top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg,
Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida.
U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an
all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation
to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I
athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be
made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA
Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.