PROGRAM MANAGER

Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation

Brockton, Northern (MA, KY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Diamond Antenna & Microwave in Brockton, MA is seeking a Program Manager - RF Engineering to lead complex RF-based programs from concept to production. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, drive risk mitigation, and ensure on-time customer delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in RF engineering or related fields and strong experience with design reviews, EVM, and lifecycle management. This role is on-site in Brockton, MA with potential for growth.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, RF, Systems Engineering, or related field.
5–10+ years in RF engineering or related aerospace/defense industries.
3+ years of engineering program or project management experience.
Experience with RF design, antennas, microwave components, wireless comms.
Proficient with MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet or Primavera.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional RF/EE/ME/Software teams on engineering programs.
Develop and maintain integrated schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources.
Coordinate design reviews, readiness reviews, and customer milestones.
Monitor risks and mitigation to maintain schedule and cost objectives.
Interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and executives.
Track technical performance, cost, schedule, and deliverables.
Support proposals, project planning, and customer presentations.
Manage ECRs, configuration changes, and lifecycle activities.
Ensure compliance with contracts, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in program execution and collaboration.

Skills

RF design

Antenna systems

Microwave components

Wireless communications

Signal integrity

Program management

Risk management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree in Engineering/Engineering Management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Primavera

Job description

Description

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

Requirements

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