Program Manager

Diamond Antenna and Microwave • Brockton, MA

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About The Position

The Program Manager – RF Engineering is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex RF-based products and technology programs from concept through production. This role combines technical knowledge of RF systems with strong project and program management skills to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage schedules, mitigate risks, and ensure successful customer delivery. The ideal candidate has experience working with RF hardware, wireless communications, antennas, microwave systems, or aerospace/defense technologies and can effectively bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10+ years of experience in RF engineering, wireless communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related industries.
• 3+ years of experience managing technical projects or engineering programs.
• Strong understanding of: RF design and testing, Antenna systems, Microwave components, Wireless communications, Signal integrity and RF measurements
• Experience with program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or Primavera.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and requirements management.
• Experience supporting defense or aerospace programs (DoD, FAA, or similar).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, qualification testing, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering programs involving RF, electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical readiness reviews, and customer milestone meetings.
• Monitor program risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and cost objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and executive leadership.
• Track technical performance, cost, schedule, and deliverables using established program management methodologies.
• Support proposal development, project planning, and customer presentations.
• Manage configuration changes, engineering change requests (ECRs), and product lifecycle activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior