Description

Position Summary

The Program Manager – RF Engineering is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex RF-based products and technology programs from concept through production. This role combines technical knowledge of RF systems with strong project and program management skills to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage schedules, mitigate risks, and ensure successful customer delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience working with RF hardware, wireless communications, antennas, microwave systems, or aerospace/defense technologies and can effectively bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional engineering programs involving RF, electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
Coordinate design reviews, technical readiness reviews, and customer milestone meetings.
Monitor program risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and cost objectives.
Serve as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and executive leadership.
Track technical performance, cost, schedule, and deliverables using established program management methodologies.
Support proposal development, project planning, and customer presentations.
Manage configuration changes, engineering change requests (ECRs), and product lifecycle activities.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in program execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Diamond Antenna & Microwave is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5–10+ years of experience in RF engineering, wireless communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related industries.
3+ years of experience managing technical projects or engineering programs.
Strong understanding of:
RF design and testing
Antenna systems
Microwave components
Wireless communications
Signal integrity and RF measurements
Experience with program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or Primavera.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Experience with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements management.
Experience supporting defense or aerospace programs (DoD, FAA, or similar).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, qualification testing, and production readiness.

Technical Skills

RF systems and subsystem integration
Network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and RF test equipment
Wireless standards (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, SATCOM, or radar)
Requirements management
Risk management
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Product lifecycle management (PLM)
Schedule and budget management
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools

Key Competencies

Technical leadership
Strategic planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Customer relationship management
Risk identification and mitigation
Decision-making
Problem solving
Executive communication
Negotiation and conflict resolution

Success Metrics

On-time delivery of engineering milestones
Program budget performance
Customer satisfaction
Successful product qualification and launch
Reduction in technical and schedule risks

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