RF Engineering Manager, Aerospace & Defense

350 Merrimac Industries, Inc.; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 164,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental or life insurance

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ seeks an Engineering Manager to lead RF and Mechanical Engineering teams responsible for product development, improvement, and maintenance. You will report to the Microwave VP and drive cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Finance and HR.

The role requires a strong RF passive design background, 10 years of related experience with at least 3 in supervision, and a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (Masters preferred).

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with RF Passive component simulation and design best practices.
• BS Electrical Engineering, BS Physics or BS in Relevant Engineering Field

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for product development and sustaining programs and activities.
• Hires, develops, and manages the engineering team to strengthen intellectual capital and deliver business results.
• Ensures the team has the right skill mix to sustain and grow the business while meeting customer needs.
• Stays current with technology trends and ensures appropriate training and development for yourself and the team.
• Partners with business development and sales to shape the technology roadmap and align future skills and project priorities.
• Guides efforts to enhance existing products and support the development of new offerings.
• Plans and manages resource deployment across multiple projects to ensure effective execution.
• Supports the establishment of and directly manage operating plan budgets for IR&D, sustaining, funded engineering, and marketing support
• Supports the establishment of and maintain design guidelines and design processes
• Serves as a technical point of contact for site representing Crane with existing and potential customers.
• Provides management support and guidance on business proposals and engineering estimates for development and recurring costs on new programs.
• Cultivates and manages a results‑focused culture that balances innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

RF design

Team leadership

Project management

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Physics

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ seeks an Engineering Manager to lead RF and Mechanical Engineering teams responsible for product development, improvement, and maintenance. You will report to the Microwave VP and drive cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Finance and HR.

The role requires a strong RF passive design background, 10 years of related experience with at least 3 in supervision, and a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (Masters preferred).