Engineering Manager - RF & Radar Products

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services in Plymouth, MA seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in RF/microwave, radar, and EW payload development for unmanned systems and defense platforms.

You will own onsite, day-to-day operations, translate strategic vision into weekly priorities, and ensure milestones are met while maintaining technical rigor. DoD security clearance capability is required for this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related discipline; minimum 10 years in DoD industry.
• 5+ years managing a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Strong technical leadership and SME in RF/microwave, radar, or EW payloads.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: translate vision into weekly priorities and sprint deliverables.
• Team Management & Process: mentor and resource hardware and software engineers.
• Technical Oversight: SME guidance for RF/microwave systems, radar architectures, EW payloads.
• Rapid Lifecycle Execution: drive concepts to field demos and production transitions.
• IRAD & Proposals: support R&D programs and technical proposals.

Skills

Engineering management

Technical leadership

RF/microwave knowledge

Radar system architecture

EW payload development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

TSC's Commercial Product Cell (CPC) is seeking an Engineering Manager (onsite) with deep technical domain expertise in RF/microwave systems, radar architecture, and electronic warfare payloads. You will manage a multidisciplinary team driving rapid product development, field deployment, and production scale-up for unmanned systems and tactical defense applications. Serving as the primary operational lead for the team, you will translate the strategic vision into sharp daily execution.

While the Chief Engineer drives the overarching multi-week and long-term technical roadmap, you will own the onsite, day-to-day operations assuring engineering milestones are hit, multidisciplinary integration runs smoothly, and technical rigor remains uncompromised

Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Serve as the day-to-day operational execution lead for the CPC engineering organization, translating the Chief Engineer's vision and long-term technical strategies into clear weekly priorities and sprint deliverables.
• Team Management & Process: Directly manage, mentor, and resource a multidisciplinary team of hardware and software engineers to maintain high productivity and accountability.
• Technical Oversight: Provide hands-on Subject Matter Expertise (SME) oversight for RF/microwave systems, radar architectures, and EW payloads across NRE and production activities.
• Rapid Lifecycle Execution: Drive projects from concept and board-level design to field demonstrations, qualification, and transition to production for defense and commercial platforms.
• IRAD & Proposals: Support internal research and development (IRAD) programs, assist technical proposals, and assess industry RFIs to align product builds with strategic customer demands.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related discipline and minimum 10 years of experience in DoD industry or combination of years of experience and education.
• Experience with the following:
  • 5+ years management of multi-disciplinary engineering team
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and subject matter expertise.
  • Demonstrated experience in developingand deploying engineering processes and practices
• Technical SME: Proven background in RF/microwave design, radar system architecture, or EW payload development.
• Clearance: US Citizenship required; ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity.
• Experience with MANET, Radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare product development
• Experience managing resources across different geographical areas.
• Experience working in both DoW and commercial industry.
• Experience in qualifying and transitioning a design/product from engineering to production.
• Experience developing, improving engineering and engineering management processes.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.