Chief RF, Radar & Sensing Officer

Onodrim Industries; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Onodrim Industries seeks a senior leader to own and grow Europe’s RF, radar, and sensing portfolio. You’ll set the five-year vision, lead acquisitions and partnerships, and drive revenue, margins and programme wins across the RF unit.

You will inspect target companies, balance in-house vs. external sourcing, and manage relationships with primes, research institutes and defence customers across Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or physics; doctorate in RF/microwave is a plus but not required.
• 10+ years in RF systems (radio, radar or RF/microwave hardware).
• At least 5 years in a role with P&L, customers and roadmap ownership.
• Track record taking RF products from concept to customer delivery, defence/industrial.
• Strong opinions on RF trends and judgements on what matters for the company.

Responsibilities

• Set the five-year vision for Onodrim's RF business including capabilities to own, buy, or partner.
• Lead technical and commercial diligence of acquisitions, programmes and partnerships.
• Manage RF business unit against revenue, margin and acquisition outcomes; build budget and plan.

Skills

RF systems expertise

Technical leadership

Business ownership

Technical diligence

Strategic communication

Read schematics/RF equations

Public speaking to boards/investors

Travel across Europe

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Doctorate in RF/microwave (a plus)

Job description

Onodrim Industries seeks a senior leader to own and grow Europe’s RF, radar, and sensing portfolio. You’ll set the five-year vision, lead acquisitions and partnerships, and drive revenue, margins and programme wins across the RF unit.

You will inspect target companies, balance in-house vs. external sourcing, and manage relationships with primes, research institutes and defence customers across Europe.