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Location: San Diego, CA OR Clifton, NJ OR Fort Wayne IN
US Citizen only
Base salary ************,500 to 255,500 per year for California
Full time direct hire
Full benefits
Relocation.
Client is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join our talented team in RF Design.
Responsibilities include the functional management of an Electrical Engineering department focusing on RF design across the Space and Airborne Systems segment.
Essential Functions
The RF Design Engineering Manager is responsible for leading approximately 60 Electrical Engineers that support the company's Space and Airborne Systems Segment. This includes supervision and leading of the Engineering organization including planning, development, and execution of all Engineering tasking on projects, pursuits, and programs. The Engineering Manager will also provide coaching and leadership development for a staff of Group Leaders.
Meet functional requirements of staffing, recruiting, training, talent development, engagement, retention, and overall management of RF design
Be accountable for RF design performance across the Space and Airborne Systems segment, and own the design and development process (including tools and process flows) for RF designs
Drive engineering productivity performance, improvements, and measures, and implement enduring corrective actions for design escapes
Proactively collaborate with Engineering Managers across Electrical Engineering to support business demands across the Space and Airborne Systems segment
Meet functional organization Annual Operating Plan direct labor revenue targets
Hold weekly one on one meetings with direct staff to build relationships and provide feedback and coaching.
Perform risk assessments on programs within the Space and Airborne Systems segment
Support pursuits and proposals in the business, including review/approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates as needed.
Provide technical evaluation and oversight of program execution. Lead technical issue resolution when required. Participate and form Independent Review Teams to conduct technical review and oversight.
Lead department-level talent development, including technical and leadership succession planning, and implement knowledge transfer initiatives
Manage department budgets and identify department training required
This position reports to the Director of Power, Analog, RF and Antenna Electrical Engineering for Space and Airborne Systems
Travel will be required. This department will have employees across various Space and Airborne Systems locations, including NJ, NY, PA, NH, IN, CA.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 12+ years relevant experience, OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years relevant experience.
Minimum of 9 years' experience with RF design tools and technologies.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in leading/managing Electrical Engineers or Engineering designs
Experience in RF design analysis/simulation and design techniques.
Knowledge of the design and performance characteristics and limitations of amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, filters, etc.
Knowledge of lumped and distributed element design of common RF passive components such as power splitters, bias tees, filters, matching networks, etc.
Knowledge of and ability to perform cascade analysis of Gain, #####ise Figure, #####ise Power, Intercept Point, output power, etc.
Experience in driving processes and controls for design assurance
Preferred Additional Skills
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is a plus
Demonstrated ability to deliver and sustain measurable results
Working knowledge of high-reliability and radiation-hardening design techniques
Excellent communication, written and verbal skills
Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with external organizations
Self-starter; problem solver; customer focus
High expectations for sustained excellence for self and team members
Proactively seek feedback and initiative to continually improve
Demonstrated ability to over-communicate and proactively implement strategic decisions
Exemplary planning and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable collaboration
Ability to articulate key message summaries to business executives
Good organizational skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work with teams and individuals
Ability to learn new skills, meet deadlines, embrace new technologies, and follow process
High energy and proactive; ability to manage in a dynamic environment
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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