RF Systems Technical Project Manager

Elveo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo in the Washington, DC area is seeking an RF Systems Technical Project Manager to oversee technology development projects for satellites and their wireless payloads. You will drive cradle-to-grave program execution, aligning with Elveo’s Technology Roadmap and cross‑functional teams.

The role requires expertise in wireless signals, RF design/test, high‑speed digital design, and COTS integration, with an entrepreneurial mindset to define project plans and secure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science/engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years industry experience; 3+ years in Technical Project Management.
• RF system development experience including RFFE, antenna design and test, and digital beamforming.
• Experience as Technical Lead or PM in RF domain is a plus.
• Exposure to government programs and a current active security clearance is a plus.
• Knowledge of processes, tools, and metrics essential for project monitoring and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple RF systems projects from concept generation through product realization.
• Coordinate with sponsors and senior team members to define and budget for new tech development.
• Define tasks, durations, and relationships; load resources to create schedules.
• Own cost, schedule, technical performance and risks for assigned efforts.
• Interface with sponsors, senior team members, and other stakeholders on project status.
• Interact regularly with suppliers / subcontractors related to technology development projects.

Skills

RF Systems Knowledge

Technical Project Management

RF Design and Test

Antenna Design and Test

Digital Beamforming

Leadership/PM in RF domain

Security clearance a plus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or better in science/engineering

Master Degree in a relevant technical field 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.

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

• 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