Program Manager

Position Summary

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.

Key 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. 

Diamond Antenna & Microwave is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Required Qualifications

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. 

Technical Skills

• RF systems and subsystem integration 
• Network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and RF test equipment 
• Wireless standards (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, SATCOM, or radar) 
• Requirements management 
• Risk management 
• Earned Value Management (EVM) 
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) 
• Schedule and budget management 
• Microsoft Office Suite 
• Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools 

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership 
• Strategic planning 
• Cross-functional collaboration 
• Customer relationship management 
• Risk identification and mitigation 
• Decision-making 
• Problem solving 
• Executive communication 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution 

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery of engineering milestones 
• Program budget performance 
• Customer satisfaction 
• Successful product qualification and launch 
• Reduction in technical and schedule risks