Electrical Engineering Manager – RF & Space Systems

Electrical Engineering Manager – RF & Space Systems

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Manager, Electrical Engineering – Lead Advanced RF & Digital Hardware Development!

Opportunity Summary

A rapidly growing technology company specializing in complex RF and digital hardware systems is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to guide a multidisciplinary team building mission‑critical products. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team management, ensuring that engineering programs are successfully executed while also contributing to future product direction. You will mentor and grow a high‑performing team, review sophisticated RF and digital architectures, and help shape the roadmap for next‑generation product platforms.

About Us

We are an established technology company serving highly technical applications where reliability, precision, and engineering rigor are critical. Our teams work across RF, microwave, and digital hardware systems, collaborating closely to deliver advanced products that support demanding operational environments. We maintain a culture that values technical excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Manage and develop a team of approximately 5–10 electrical engineers, including workload planning, task assignments, technical support, and career mentorship
• Provide day‑to‑day functional leadership across active engineering programs
• Serve as a senior technical reviewer for RF and/or digital hardware designs
• Contribute directly to technical work when needed to support complex problem solving and product innovation
• Forecast engineering resource needs and support the hiring of internal and contract personnel
• Refine and reinforce internal engineering processes and product development workflows
• Lead formal design review activities and help ensure high‑quality engineering output
• Support long‑term technology planning and roadmap development
• Promote a collaborative, high‑performance engineering culture

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 5+ years professional experience designing RF, microwave, and/or digital hardware systems at the circuit and system levels
• 2+ years experience in an engineering leadership or team management role
• Experience working within a structured quality environment such as ISO 9000 or AS 9100
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with technical peers
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to guide design work while maintaining team ownership
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills

• Experience spanning RF, digital, and space‑relevant hardware systems
• 5+ years leadership experience with progressive responsibility
• Background with FPGA‑based designs
• Experience presenting technical concepts or product introductions to customers or industry audiences

• High‑impact leadership role within a technical engineering organization
• Direct involvement in advanced product development
• Strong collaboration culture focused on engineering excellence
• Opportunity for continued career growth as the company scales
• Company stock plan participation
• Competitive company bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Relocation support

$175,000 – $215,000

Seniority level
:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
:
Full‑time

Job function
:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing;
Space Research and Technology

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