Senior RF Project Engineer & Technical Lead

Frontgrade Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Frontgrade engineers a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronics, delivering RF solid state power amplifiers, high-power RF switches, and analog/digital products for demanding environments. The Project Engineer IV leads cross-disciplinary teams to develop customized hardware for customers, ensuring designs meet specifications and performance goals.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, schedule integration, risk mitigation, and customer communication from kickoff through closeout, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
• OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, review engineering designs, and ensure compliance with program specifications
• Collaborate with program management and multidisciplinary engineering teams to aid in the creation and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule
• Support Program Managers in the development, analysis, and maintenance of Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimates to Complete (ETCs) related to engineering scope, staffing, schedules, and technical execution
• Participate in Program Management Reviews (PMRs), EAC reviews, and executive-level program reviews to provide technical and programmatic insight to senior leadership and customers
• Support proposal activities for new business opportunities, including technical scope development, basis of estimate creation, resource planning, and schedule development
• Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and other contract modification efforts through technical assessment, cost/schedule impact analysis, and cross-functional coordination
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid schedule delays and cost overruns
• Oversee the system integration of all subsystems including RF, DC, Digital, and Mechanical components
• Ensure all subsystems function together and meet performance criteria
• Communicate with program management on the status of technical progress through each critical milestone from program kickoff to program closeout
• Act as the technical point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely manner and customer expectations are met and/or exceeded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.

8+ years experience in a specialized functional discipline

Job description

Frontgrade engineers a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronics, delivering RF solid state power amplifiers, high-power RF switches, and analog/digital products for demanding environments. The Project Engineer IV leads cross-disciplinary teams to develop customized hardware for customers, ensuring designs meet specifications and performance goals.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, schedule integration, risk mitigation, and customer communication from kickoff through closeout, with