Senior Manager of Engineering

EpsilonR; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options with premium-free medical plan

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (vacation, wellness days, parental leave)

Incentive plan

Stock options based on performance

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering field is seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage technical teams across engineering disciplines. This role involves overseeing product development from concept to production, focusing on RF front-end designs in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, advanced technical knowledge, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. Comprehensive compensation packages and benefits are offered with competitive base salaries based on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience with Bachelor's or 13+ years with Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• Expertise in leading RF design and MCM design.
• Strong skills in circuit simulation and advanced lab skills for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical activities across engineering disciplines and evaluate project outcomes.
• Develop and execute product development plans, including design and testing.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of product development.

Skills

RF front-end module design

Circuit simulation

Lab skills

Product development planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Keysight ADS

HFSS

Agilent ADS

Momentum/EMX/Sonnet

HFSS/CST

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and manage technical activities across one or more engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate the outcomes of research and development projects to ensure the achievement of technical objectives.
• Select, mentor, and assess personnel to ensure efficient and effective operation of the team.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to develop front-end modules for the high-volume, fast-paced cellular handset market.
• Engage in all phases of product development, including:
  • Product definition and architecture
  • System budget analysis
  • Transistor-level circuit design
  • Multi-chip module (MCM) design
  • Layout and layout supervision
  • Lab debugging and production support

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience, or
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 13+ years of experience.

• Core Skills:

  • Expertise in leading RF front-end module design using EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, and HFSS.
  • Proven experience in multi-chip module (MCM) design, including power amplifiers (PA), low-noise amplifiers (LNA), RF switches, or passive circuit design (e.g., integrated passive devices, couplers, baluns).
  • Strong circuit simulation capabilities using tools like Agilent ADS, Momentum/EMX/Sonnet, HFSS/CST, and Cadence, with the ability to bridge the gap between modeling, simulation, physical implementation, and measured performance.
  • Advanced lab skills for data collection, analysis, debugging, tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive product development plans, including design, simulation, layout, and verification testing.
  • Plan and perform test and measurement activities to evaluate prototype designs, documenting and summarizing data to support team objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of product development: product definition, feasibility studies, and detailed product design.
  • Conduct and participate in peer reviews of designs, ensuring expected results align with actual outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the MIPI standard.
• Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept to full production release.
• Experience managing, training, and mentoring RF design engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to decompose complex problems, set priorities, report progress effectively, and execute projects according to schedule.
• Passion for encouraging technical and professional development, as well as optimizing design flows and processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting base pay will be based on factors such as experience, skills, education, market demands, responsibilities, and location. The client offers a variety of base pay ranges for U.S. locations. Benefits include healthcare options (with a premium-free medical plan), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off (vacation, wellness days, and parental leave). Employees are also eligible for an incentive plan, and certain roles may qualify for additional awards, including recognition and stock options, based on individual and company performance.