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Freelance Rf Communications Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Acron Aviation

FPGA Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$124K - $160K/yr

... and RF throughout the full product lifecycle. Job Title Specialist, Firmware Engineer ... Communicate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams * Interface directly with ...

Gentex Corporation

Electrical Engineer

Zeeland, MI · On-site

Electrical Engineer Perform electronic design in a cross-functional engineering team to develop and ... communications, and RF. Support debugging and root-cause analysis of complex electronic products.

Gentex

Electrical Engineer

Zeeland, MI · On-site

Electrical Engineer Perform electronic design in a cross-functional engineering team to develop and ... communications, and RF. Support debugging and root-cause analysis of complex electronic products.

Niowave Inc.

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$97K - $120K/yr

This position will also involve support to cryogenics, RF, and high voltage subsystems and some ... Understand their own communication and learning styles, can assess others' styles, and is able to ...

SYSTEMDOMAIN INC

Radio Engineer

Lansing, MI

Job Title - Radio Engineer Location: Lansing MI - Hybrid - 2 days onsite a week Duration: 1-2 ... Radio Frequency (RF) * Radio Communications * Radio IDs * Talkgroups * AES Encryption * Key ...

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SystemDomain, Inc.

Radio Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

Job Title - Radio Engineer Location: Lansing MI - Hybrid - 2 days onsite a week Duration: 1-2 ... Radio Frequency (RF) * Radio Communications * Radio IDs * Talkgroups * AES Encryption * Key ...

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RF Connect

Network Operations Director

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

Company Description RF Connect is a team of industry leaders transforming connectivity. We invest ... Partner with engineering teams on capacity planning , network optimization , and technology ...

SiTime Corporation

MEMS Engineer II

Dexter, MI · On-site

$93K - $128K/yr

As a MEMS Development Engineer, you will work on development and characterization of the next ... Strong hands-on RF lab skills * Strong written and verbal communication skills * MEMS design and ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Rf Communications Engineer vs Wireless Communications Technician?

AspectFreelance Rf Communications EngineerWireless Communications Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like FCC or CompTIATechnical diploma or associate degree, industry certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting, remote or on-siteOn-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryConsulting firms, telecom companies, government agenciesTelecom providers, network service companies

Freelance Rf Communications Engineers typically hold engineering degrees and certifications, working independently on projects such as network design and optimization. Wireless Communications Technicians focus on installation and maintenance of wireless systems, often working on-site. Both roles are vital in the wireless industry but differ in responsibilities, credentials, and work settings.

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FPGA Engineer

Acron Aviation

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$124K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

About Acron Aviation (Avionics – Surveillance):

Acron Aviation designs, engineers, and manufactures certified avionics systems that support safety-critical flight operations across commercial and military aviation. Within Avionics, the Surveillance product line develops and sustains systems that enable aircraft awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace interoperability. Our portfolio includes TCAS, Mode S transponders, ADS-B, and integrated surveillance solutions deployed across commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms. This work is performed in highly regulated environments and demands deep expertise across systems, hardware, software, and RF throughout the full product lifecycle.

Job Title
Specialist, Firmware Engineer – Surveillance

Position Summary
We are seeking an early- to mid-career Firmware Engineer to join the Surveillance hardware product development team. In this role, you will design, develop, verify, and maintain safety-critical firmware for avionics and embedded systems that support TCAS and transponder applications, in compliance with DO-254 standards. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and certification authorities to ensure robust design assurance processes are followed throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical (digital/analog), RF, firmware, and software engineering, to plan, design, prototype, and test avionics systems. This work supports commercial air transport, general aviation, and emerging platforms such as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL aircraft.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop firmware using Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs and associated toolchains (ISE, Vivado, Libero)
  • Utilize simulation tools such as Active-HDL and QuestaSim for design verification
  • Design and implement RTL using VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Apply DO-254 airborne electronic hardware development processes
  • Perform requirements-based verification of firmware designs
  • Generate design documentation including HRDs, HDDs, HCIAs, and certification artifacts such as PHACs
  • Communicate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams
  • Interface directly with customers, in person or virtually, to understand requirements and develop solutions
  • Support additional engineering activities as assigned
  • Travel up to 10% as required
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience applying systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, verification, design reviews, integration, and test (preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in FPGA and firmware design (preferred)
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing avionics, RF, or sensor-based systems
Preferred Additional Skills
  • Experience with aerospace systems, particularly integrated hardware/software product development
  • Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Awareness of electrical design considerations impacting firmware and FPGA development
  • Experience with RTOS integration and understanding of hardware implications
  • Practical understanding of RF design, particularly in the L-band frequency range and FPGA applications
  • Strong interpersonal skills with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-160 and DO-178
  • Experience with design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability principles
  • Experience supporting production and test across geographically distributed teams
  • Proven ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to operate independently and determine appropriate technical paths forward with minimal oversight
  • Pilot license or Part 107 certification (a plus)
Equal Opportunity Statement
Acron Aviation is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additional Information:
Acron Aviation maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where allowed by law. Acron Aviation is an E-Verify employer

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