Program/ Supply Chain Manager

Otava Rf; Moorestown Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Otava RF, Inc. in Moorestown, NJ, is seeking a Program / Supply Chain Manager to oversee complex RF/mmWave IC and hardware development programs from concept through tape-out and volume production.

You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources across RFIC design, packaging, test labs, and operations, while ensuring compliance with defense regulations and ITAR where applicable. The role offers opportunities for growth within a small, fast-moving company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of project or program management in semiconductor, defense, or high-tech hardware.
• U.S. citizenship or green card holder is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of RF IC and hardware development programs.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and resources across RFIC, EM/package design, test lab and operations.
• Act as programmatic point of contact for key external customers and defense/commercial partners.
• Track milestones, manage risks, and resolve schedule or resource bottlenecks.
• Align project progress with business goals and product strategy.
• Facilitate technical communication during design reviews and status updates.
• Serve as operational contact for wafer foundries and assembly/packaging vendors.
• Ensure supply chain processes conform to defense, aerospace, and ITAR regulations where applicable.
• Mitigate material risks to support test labs and customer sampling timelines.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

RF/mmWave knowledge

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Systems Engineering or related

Job description

Otava RF, Inc., based in Moorestown, New Jersey, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in RF and millimeter-wave technologies. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge radio frequency integrated solutions for emerging defense, 5G/6G, and satellite communication applications. As a small and growing company, we concentrate on developing high-performance, wideband chips and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Program / Supply Chain Manager to join our dynamic team to oversee critical customer programs, product development roadmaps, and cross-functional engineering execution. You will manage the lifecycle of advanced millimeter-wave (mmWave) wideband chips, system-on-chips (SoCs), and phased array modules from conception through tape-out, lab testing, and volume delivery. This position requires excellent communication skills and a self-driven mindset, presenting significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of complex RF integrated circuit (IC) and hardware development programs
• Coordinate schedules, resources, budgets, and technical deliverables across cross-functional teams (RFIC design, EM/package design, test lab, and operations)
• Act as the programmatic point of contact for key external customers and defense/commercial partners
• Track project milestones, manage technical risks, and proactively resolve schedule or resource bottlenecks
• Align project progress with company business goals and product strategy
• Facilitate clear technical communication during internal design reviews and external customer status updates
• Serve as operational point of contact for external semiconductor wafer foundries and assembly/packaging vendors
• Ensure supply chain processes conform to stringent defense, aerospace, and ITAR regulations where applicable
• Mitigate material risks (e.g., long-lead packaging substrates, evaluation board components) to support internal test labs and customer sampling timelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of relevant project or program management experience within the semiconductor, defense, or high-tech hardware industry
• Solid understanding of RF/mmWave product development lifecycles, IC design, or phased array technologies
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational, risk management, and problem-solving skills
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder (required)