Director of Engineering
About The Position
The Director of Engineering provides strategic direction, guidance, development, and oversight to iRF Solutions’ engineering team. Reporting to the Business Unit Director, this role engages with customers, develops multi-year technology roadmaps, and leads the technical direction of technology development efforts. The director oversees RF, Mechanical, and Digital Design engineering, connecting technical strategy with execution while managing staffing, budgets, costs, methods, and project delivery. The role also contributes to strategic planning and the development of state-of-the-art miniature microwave receivers for government and military applications.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 15 years of related experience, or a graduate degree with at least 13 years of related experience.
- At least 10 years of experience managing a team of highly technical engineers.
- Extensive experience managing successful technical projects.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering teams and Manufacturing leadership and personnel.
- Strong project management and tracking skills, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering positive results.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Ability to lead a diverse group of engineering disciplines and work effectively in a small-company environment.
- Strong technical competence and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with computer design tools such as Microwave Office, MATLAB, PSPICE, or similar tools.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and satisfy U.S.-person requirements for access to export-controlled information.
- Proof of employment authorization is required; the company does not sponsor work visas.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree.
- Experience in RF development.
Responsibilities
- Oversee engineering teams and projects, bridging technical strategy with execution.
- Hire, mentor, support career development, manage performance, and build high-performing teams.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Direct RF, Mechanical, and Digital Design engineering, with overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementation, costs, methods, and employees.
- Participate with senior staff in establishing strategic plans and objectives for developing miniature microwave receivers for government and military applications.
- Make decisions on staff administration and support the effective achievement of company objectives.
- Establish operational objectives and assignments and delegate work to subordinates.
- Develop, modify, and execute IRAD and CRAD projects affecting company revenue and product development.
- Lead complex technical work involving system-level RF/microwave receiver design and individual circuit, hardware, and software designs.
- Develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements and manage engineering staff resource loading.
- Interact with executives, senior management, major customers, and suppliers, including in negotiations and other complex or controversial situations.
- Oversee applied research or advanced engineering for new products, materials, or processes, and coordinate the technical activities needed to complete major projects.
- Consult with and provide guidance to departments and senior management on advanced technical issues.
- Contribute technically and provide technical leadership and guidance to project team engineers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
