Chief Scientist, RF/Microwave Engineering

TTM•Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

TTM Technologies is seeking a Chief Scientist to provide visionary technical leadership in RF and Microwave engineering. The position serves as the organization’s highest technical authority in the discipline, shaping strategic direction and establishing the technical foundation for next-generation capabilities. The Chief Scientist defines multi-year technology roadmaps and investment priorities, assesses emerging scientific and industry developments, and translates opportunities into actionable research and development programs. The role leads and contributes to complex technical projects involving RF/Microwave components, subsystems, systems, passive and active beamforming designs, and integrated microwave assemblies. It combines scientific research and hands-on technical work with strategic planning, system architecture, proposal support, and guidance to engineering teams. The Chief Scientist collaborates with internal functions and external customers, suppliers, government sponsors, industry partners, and academic institutions, while mentoring engineers and senior principal engineers. The successful candidate is expected to have a distinguished record of technical achievement and be a recognized authority in RF/Microwave engineering. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields is required, and a master’s degree or PhD is preferred. A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience is required. The candidate must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for a project. The role also requires compliance with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields.
Minimum 20 years of relevant experience.
Expert knowledge of passive and active RF/Microwave engineering, including beamforming designs and integrated microwave assemblies.
Strong theoretical foundation in RF/Microwave engineering and complex mathematical analysis.
Expert proficiency with state-of-the-art field and circuit simulation tools, such as HFSS, Genesys, and ADS.
Recognized expertise in engineering design, measurement, and analysis tools for passive and active RF/Microwave engineering.
Ability to independently design and resolve extremely complex engineering problems with minimal direction.
Ability to synthesize input from Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and other functions into sound conclusions and actionable recommendations.
Strong communication, collaboration, delegation, and technical-team leadership skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to process improvement and cost reduction.
Distinguished technical achievement, including issued patents, peer-reviewed publications, and recognition as a thought leader across industry or academic forums.
Background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project requiring one.
Ability to comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.
Ability to travel occasionally as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD.
Experience applying machine learning or other advanced techniques to RF/Microwave analysis and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on major projects and complex activities in RF/Microwave engineering, including passive and active beamforming designs and integrated microwave assemblies.
Guide engineering teams, mentor lower-level engineers, and supervise direct reports as required.
Lead or assist with technical proposals, white papers, and trade studies.
Establish program technical objectives, requirements, standards, and milestones to meet specification, schedule, and cost requirements.
Conduct scientific research and complex mathematical analysis across RF/Microwave components, subsystems, and systems.
Design, test, and verify products, concepts, specifications, devices, and systems.
Analyze design challenges and develop technically sound solutions using internal and external resources.
Use knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and limitations to inform design decisions and identify future technology opportunities.
Develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems, including new analysis methodologies and advanced techniques such as machine learning.
Monitor emerging technologies, customer roadmaps, and industry trends.
Collaborate with design, measurement, business development, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop products and technologies.
Define capabilities needed to meet current and future needs and execute plans to achieve them.
Communicate supplier technologies and products to internal stakeholders.
Interface with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders, communicating technical information about design, measurement, performance, specifications, schedule, and cost.
Define multi-year technology roadmaps and investment priorities and lead R&D programs aligned with strategic objectives.
Evaluate current capabilities and the competitive landscape, and assess the relevance of emerging technologies to the organization’s portfolio.
Contribute to capture strategy and architect complex, high-performance system designs.
Build and sustain relationships with external partners, academic institutions, and industry collaborators.
Champion advanced proposal efforts and provide authoritative guidance on strategic technology initiatives.
Pursue continuing education and technical development; produce white papers and technical publications.
Travel occasionally as required.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements; follow procedures concerning controlled products, technical data, visitors, shipments, and vendor approvals.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Accident benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
A shift premium may apply for positions assigned to an alternative shift, depending on shift and location.