Director of Engineering

NARDA HOLDINGS•Sparks, MD

18d•Onsite

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 supporting SIGINT and Electronic Warfare missions. The Director oversees RF, Mechanical, and Digital Design engineering, with responsibility for planning, budgeting, costs, methods, and employees. The role combines technical leadership with execution, including engineering team development and performance management, project delivery, and coordination of applied research and advanced engineering. Work includes complex RF/microwave receiver system and circuit design challenges for government and military applications, as well as IRAD and CRAD projects that affect revenue and product development. This is an onsite position in Sparks, Maryland, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off. The stated annual salary range is $195,000–$225,000. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required. The role involves access to export-controlled information, so applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by applicable regulations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of prior related experience, or a graduate degree and at least 13 years of prior related experience.
At least 10 years of experience managing a team of technically high-level engineers.
Extensive experience managing successful technical projects.
Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and Manufacturing leadership and personnel.
Strong communication skills with colleagues and customers.
Demonstrated ability to manage and track multiple projects simultaneously and deliver positive results.
Ability to oversee applied research or advanced engineering and coordinate major projects requiring a wide variety of technical skills.
Ability to provide guidance to departments and senior management on advanced technical issues.
High technical competence and strong interpersonal skills.
Hands-on approach and ability to get things done in a small-company environment.
Leadership qualities and ability to lead a diverse group of engineering disciplines.
Familiarity with computer design tools such as Microwave Office, MATLAB, PSPICE, or similar tools.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Engineering (preferred).
Experience in RF development is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineering teams and projects, connecting technical strategy with execution.
Hire, mentor, support career development, manage performance, and build high-performing engineering teams.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Direct RF, Mechanical, and Digital Design engineering activities, including planning, budgeting, cost management, methods, and staffing.
Participate with senior staff in establishing strategic plans and objectives for development of miniature microwave receivers for government and military applications.
Establish operational objectives and assignments, and delegate work to subordinates.
Develop, modify, and execute IRAD and CRAD projects affecting company revenues and product development.
Lead complex system-level technical design of RF/microwave receivers and individual circuit, hardware, and software designs.
Develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain 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 or controversial situations.
Oversee applied research and advanced engineering for new products, materials, or processes, and coordinate the activities needed to complete major projects.
Consult with and advise departments and senior management on advanced technical issues.
Provide individual technical contributions and technical leadership and guidance to project engineers.