RF Systems Technical Project Manager

Elveo; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo is seeking a RF Systems Technical Project Manager to oversee technology development projects for satellites and wireless payloads. You will guide cradle-to-grave development, aligning with Elveo’s Technology Roadmap and driving strategy across multi-functional teams.

The role requires expertise in wireless signaling, RF design, high-speed digital design, COTS integration, and both software and hardware development, along with strong leadership in project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of industry experience with 3+ years in Technical PM roles.
• Experience with RF system development, RFFE design and test, and antenna design.

Responsibilities

• Manage RF systems projects from concept to product realization.
• Define budgets, schedules, and resource needs with sponsors.
• Create task-level plans with durations and dependencies.
• Own cost, schedule, performance, and risk for assigned efforts.
• Interface with sponsors, senior team members, and other stakeholders.
• Interact with suppliers and subcontractors on development projects.

Skills

RF systems

Project management

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About Elveo

Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.

That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.

As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.

Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.

Ready to take the next step? Join us.

Job Summary

Elveo is looking for a RF Systems Technical Project Manager to oversee technology development projects related to our satellites and their wireless payloads. This role will be responsible for developing and managing assigned technology development projects from cradle to grave, guiding and enabling the future path along Elveo’s Technology Roadmap. This requires an individual that is entrepreneurial and drives/assists in the pursuit of technology development efforts across Elveo’s organization.

Managing RF systems technical projects at Elveo requires familiarity with wireless communications, modern communications signals and protocols, RF system design, high speed digital design, COTS component integration, and software and hardware development. The effective candidate thrives equally in informing/architecting the future and setting the necessary project plan for execution of strategically significant efforts across multi-functional teams.

Core Responsibilities

The RF Systems Technical Project Manager will manage technical projects in the wireless communication domain. Specific activities include

• Manage multiple RF systems projects that span from concept generation through product realization for new technology development efforts in the wireless communications domain.

• Coordinate with project sponsors and key senior team members in defining and budgeting for new technology development efforts.

• Work with technology leads to define projects at the task level including task definition, duration, and relationship to other tasks, as well as resource loading projects to create measurable schedules.

• Understand, manage, and take ownership of cost, schedule, and technical performance and risks associated with assigned efforts.

• Act as the primary interface to project sponsors, key senior team members, and other stakeholders on project status and performance.

• Interact regularly with suppliers / subcontractors related to technology development projects.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree or better in science, engineering, or relevant technical field from an accredited university; a Master Degree in a relevant technical field is preferred.

• 10+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years in a Technical Project Management role.

• Technical understanding of and experience working on RF System development projects, including RFFE design and test, antenna design and test, and digital beamforming system design and test (e.g., beamformers).

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Lead or Project Manager working in the RF domain is a plus.

• Exposure to government programs and a current active security clearance is a plus.

• Knowledge and understanding of processes, tools, and metrics essential for project monitoring and control and risk management.

• Experience transitioning technologies from a design concept to a functioning product is a plus.

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.

Learn about ITAR here.

Job Location

Washington, DC area