Description
Engineering Manager – RF & Microwave
Location: Long Island, NY | Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: On-site Monday–Friday initially; after 90 days, eligible to work remotely one day per week.
Compensation: $140,000–$177,000, commensurate with experience
Position Summary
A technology-focused engineering organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the development and production of high-performance electronic products.
This role will oversee the transition of products from engineering development into production, with particular responsibility for RF and microwave test development, production test fixtures, validation, qualification, and technical documentation.
The Engineering Manager will work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, CAD, project management, quality, assembly, and test teams to ensure products are developed, validated, documented, and released according to established timelines and quality requirements.
The successful candidate will be both a strong technical contributor and an effective people leader who can manage multiple projects, establish priorities, resolve technical issues, and drive projects through completion.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Product Development
- Lead engineering activities supporting the transition of products from development through production.
- Oversee the design, development, and validation of electrical test boards and production test fixtures.
- Develop test strategies, production test plans, and supporting technical documentation.
- Work with engineering teams to verify functionality and performance using RF and microwave test equipment.
- Support product qualification, validation, and production release activities.
- Analyze production test data and identify opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines.
Test Development & Manufacturing Support
- Develop test boards for evaluating electronic products in both component and packaged configurations.
- Coordinate PCB design and formal drawing development with CAD resources.
- Work with mechanical engineering teams on fixtures, base plates, and related components.
- Coordinate with purchasing and project management to ensure required components and materials are available.
- Develop assembly documentation and coordinate the build and testing of engineering hardware.
- Translate engineering test solutions into production-ready test fixtures.
- Develop and conduct gauge R&R studies to evaluate test fixture repeatability and reproducibility.
- Create and maintain production test plans and related documentation.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, CAD, project management, assembly, quality, and test teams.
- Coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Provide technical direction and ensure engineering activities remain aligned with broader business objectives.
- Identify technical, schedule, resource, and production issues and drive them toward resolution.
- Maintain thorough engineering, qualification, validation, and production documentation.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers and technicians.
- Establish objectives, priorities, workload expectations, and performance goals.
- Delegate assignments and provide technical and project guidance.
- Monitor team performance and ensure projects remain focused and manageable.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7–10+ years of engineering experience, including experience supervising or managing a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Experience managing engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from development through production.
- Strong understanding of RF and microwave testing and measurement.
- Experience with RF test equipment such as network analyzers, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and related instrumentation.
- Experience reviewing or working with PCB and mechanical drawings.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable design tools.
- Experience with circuit-level analysis software such as ADS, Microwave Office, or equivalent.
- Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools, such as HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
- Strong statistical and analytical skills.
- Experience with test fixture development, validation, or production testing.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across engineering and operational functions.
- Experience in an ISO-certified and/or Lean manufacturing environment is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering leader who is comfortable moving between hands-on technical problem solving, project management, and team leadership.
This individual should be:
- Self-motivated and highly accountable.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong at prioritization and deadline management.
- Analytical and detail-oriented.
- An effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
- Collaborative, professional, and solutions-oriented.
- Comfortable taking ownership and working independently.
Additional Requirements
- This is an on-site position during the initial 90-day period. Following 90 days, the position offers one remote workday per week.
- Ability to occasionally travel, including overnight travel when necessary.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to established quality, safety, and operational standards.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $140,000–$177,000 annually, depending on experience.
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
- Paid time off
- Disability and life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance and support programs
- Additional voluntary benefit programs
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
Pay:$140,000.00 - $177,000.00
