Engineering Manager - RF Interconnect Products

• Review and prioritize new product opportunities with business and technical stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple development programs from concept through production launch.
• Ensure projects meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams.

• Establish meaningful engineering metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical insight to support strategic planning and product investment decisions.
• Ensure engineering resources are aligned with organizational priorities and customer needs.

• 7+ years of RF/Microwave design experience directed at coaxial connectors or coaxial components.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong hands-on expertise troubleshooting and optimizing mmWave interconnect products operating above 40 GHz.
• Deep understanding of S-parameters, TDR measurements, signal integrity, and RF performance analysis.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and tolerance analysis.
• Ability to effectively balance technical leadership with project execution.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience with electromagnetic simulation and modeling tools.
• Expertise operating and interpreting vector network analyzer measurements.
• Knowledge of precision machining processes and process capability methodologies.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary product development programs.
• Strong background in high-frequency connector, cable, or interconnect design.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field preferred.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep technical leadership with people leadership while shaping the future of RF interconnect technology.

You'll work alongside talented engineers, influence strategic technology decisions, and help deliver innovative solutions to customers around the world.

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