RF / Microwave Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; a master's degree is a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience in RF/microwave engineering, test engineering, or manufacturing engineering in an electronics production environment is required.
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters is required.
- A solid understanding of S-parameters, insertion loss, isolation, VSWR/return loss, noise figure, and related RF performance metrics is required.
- Familiarity with SMT assembly processes and PCB-level troubleshooting is required.
- A strong analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving is required.
- The ability to work on-site in Hialeah, Florida is required.
- Develop, validate, and maintain production test processes for RF/microwave components, including mixers, demodulators, power splitters/combiners, directional couplers, phase detectors, amplifiers, and switches.
- Support the transfer of new products and test capabilities into the Florida facility, from setup through stable production.
- Design, assemble, and troubleshoot test boards, fixtures, control boards, and harnesses.
- Work with the SMT department to optimize pick-and-place assembly, solder processes, and yields.
- Analyze test data and failures, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Improve throughput, test coverage, and cost efficiency through automation and process refinement.
- Write and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
- Train and support technicians and production staff on test methods and equipment.
- Experience with test automation using Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar is a strong plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.
- Experience with high-mix, high-volume electronics manufacturing is preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or statistical process control is preferred.
- Experience with IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, is preferred.
About the company
VDS Consulting Group provides management consulting focused on Lean Manufacturing, supply chain, and business processes, helping senior executives and private equity investors improve margins, reduce working capital, and increase enterprise value. They deliver end-to-end improvement programs and targeted projects using their Value Driven Approach to quickly identify and close gaps in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. They also offer on-demand executive-level talent—from analysts to CEO—for interim staffing and direct hire, and provide Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence training. VDS serves multiple industries including Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Insurance, Healthcare, Pharma, Automotive, and Aerospace. Their differentiators include rapid access to the right experts, end-to-end process optimization, and a stated goal of achieving a strong ROI, with a focus on speeding improvements and filling performance gaps when speed and quality matter.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The site updated September 5, 2026, signaling active commercial positioning.
- Case studies and industry pages show packaged offerings for manufacturing and food.
- Open positions on September 4, 2026 indicate ongoing hiring demand and service delivery.
What critics are saying
- No independent press, funding, or customer references validate the 500% ROI claim.
- Website updates in 2026 show marketing activity, not hard revenue or retention evidence.
- Heavy reliance on middle-market transformation creates exposure to deal slowdowns and budget freezes.
What makes VDS Consulting Group unique
- Private-equity focus links VDS directly to value-creation and exit-readiness work.
- Breadth spans supply chain, operations, finance, technology, and procurement.
- Career-page recruiting suggests staffing and consulting together, not advice alone.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation