Aerospace RF Engineering Director: Antenna Systems Lead

Sensor Systems, Inc.; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensor Systems, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA seeks an Engineering Director to lead a 10-15 person engineering team and drive innovation across aerospace antenna solutions.

The role focuses on RF technology spanning UHF, VHF, L-band, GPS, and radar altimeters, with emphasis on design, validation, and certification. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience, avionics integration familiarity, and a track record in defense and commercial aerospace programs, ensuring rigorous technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in RF engineering and/or aerospace antenna systems.
• Deep knowledge of antenna design principles and RF propagation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee development, qualification, and certification of aerospace antenna systems.
• Provide technical oversight for antenna design and manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and product reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, business development, and operations.

Skills

RF engineering

Aerospace antenna design

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Project management software

Job description

Sensor Systems, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA seeks an Engineering Director to lead a 10-15 person engineering team and drive innovation across aerospace antenna solutions.

The role focuses on RF technology spanning UHF, VHF, L-band, GPS, and radar altimeters, with emphasis on design, validation, and certification. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience, avionics integration familiarity, and a track record in defense and commercial aerospace programs, ensuring rigorous technical