Job Summary:
The Director of RF Engineering will lead and oversee the RF engineering department within Mercury's electrical engineering organization. The department is comprised of multiple teams across various geographic locations that are focused on developing RF devices, modules, and integrated microwave assemblies. This role is crucial for driving innovation, ensuring the highest engineering standards, and maintaining seamless integration of RF engineering functions within Mercury Systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in RF and microwave technologies, proven leadership skills in a matrix organization, and a deep understanding of the aerospace and defense industry's unique challenges and requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the RF engineering department in Mercury's electrical engineering organization. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the department and with the rest of the engineering organization. Responsible for enabling the department to drive strategic technological advancements and integrate cutting-edge solutions into engineering practices. Drive common modular designs across programs with a focus on re-use and DFMAT (Design for Manufacturability, Automated Assembly & Test). Develop, implement, and standardize engineering best practices, standards, and processes across the RF teams. Deploy a staffing and training strategy to ensure the skills of the staff are aligned to the needs of the business. Proactively manage staff size to ensure alignment to business growth plans. Collaborate with programs and other functional leaders to align engineering efforts with business objectives and customer needs. Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Generate and maintain performance metrics to support accurate and reliable Bid and Proposal efforts. Responsible for approving and achieving functional performance against bids. Maintain a strong focus on safety, reliability, and performance in all engineering deliverables. Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering career growth and enhancing team capabilities. Implement training programs to keep the team updated on the latest technologies and industry trends.
Required Qualification:
- BS or MS in relevant field (Electrical Engineering or equivalent)
- 10+ years of RF/microwave product development experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multiple engineering teams, including other managers
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and managers
- Experience coaching and developing leaders
- Experience with process improvements and root cause analysis, such as 5 Whys and 8D
- Experience supporting proposal development for DoD contracts
- Ability to deliver on-time in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment
- Experience operating in a matrix style organization
- Ability to get a US Govt. Security clearance to the Secret level
Travel: Willingness to travel to various sites as required
Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: 95,200-199,900 for Principal/ Manager at Torrance CA USA.
This disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.
This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Why should you join Mercury Systems?
Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com
Our Culture
We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.
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