Head of Aerospace RF & Antenna Engineering

RadNet, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Director to lead a 10–15 person engineering team, overseeing aerospace antenna solutions and RF technology across UHF, VHF, L-band, GPS, and radar altimeters.

The role prioritizes innovation, technical excellence, and strong cross‑functional collaboration with program management, business development, and operations to align engineering efforts with business objectives. A track record in defense or commercial aerospace is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of RF engineering or aerospace antenna experience.
• Deep knowledge of antenna design, RF propagation, and system integration.
• Experience with certification requirements for airborne RF systems (FAA, DO-160, RTCA, MIL-STD).
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

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 manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and reliability.
• Collaborate with program management, business development, and operations.
• Support customer engagements, proposals, and technical presentations.
• Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna design

Leadership

Project management

Avionics integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PM software

Job description

RadNet, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Director to lead a 10–15 person engineering team, overseeing aerospace antenna solutions and RF technology across UHF, VHF, L-band, GPS, and radar altimeters.

The role prioritizes innovation, technical excellence, and strong cross‑functional collaboration with program management, business development, and operations to align engineering efforts with business objectives. A track record in defense or commercial aerospace is preferred.