{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ea9d1d23829de7c842862e2e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea9d1d23829de7c842862e2e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea9d1d23829de7c842862e2e","title":"Engineering Manager - RF Engineering","description":"Job Summary\r\nGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\r\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join the RF/Antenna Engineering group. The successful candidate will lead a small team of talented RF engineers engaged in the development of antennas and antenna systems supporting a variety of programs. Major areas include functional leadership, mentoring and oversight, process development and enforcement, interfacing with program management and senior leadership.\r\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\nLead, mentor, and manage a team of RF engineers and technologists focused on innovative solutions.\r\nCollaborate closely with program managers to maintain engineering support of a wide variety of active projects.\r\nFoster a culture of continuous improvement through training, performance management, and cross-departmental collaboration.\r\nDevelop and refine processes to ensure engineering rigor, design review, and proper documentation.\r\nLead the evaluation of software tools and test equipment.\r\nParticipate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.\r\nDevelop proposal content such as technical volumes and cost volumes.\r\nServe as the primary technical liaison with senior management, regulatory bodies, external partners, and suppliers.\r\nPresent project progress, strategic opportunities, and risk assessments to various stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and effective decision-making.\r\nPerform as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for company-wide RF-related concerns.\r\nPerform as an individual contributor as required.\r\n\r\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\r\nJob Category\r\nEngineering\r\nTravel Percentage Required\r\n0% - 25%\r\nFull-Time/Part-Time\r\nFull-Time Salary\r\nState\r\nCalifornia\r\nClearance Level\r\nSecret\r\nPay Range Low\r\n125,810\r\nCity\r\nPoway\r\nClearance Required?\r\nDesired\r\nPay Range High\r\n229,670\r\nRecruitment Posting Title\r\nEngineering Manager - RF Engineering\r\nJob Qualifications\r\n\r\nTypically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\r\nMust have experience in project leadership and possess the ability to organize, plan, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines.\r\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\r\nMust have a strong understanding of hardware and system level design.\r\nMust have experience in the design of passive microwave structures such as hybrid couplers, filters, and antenna feed circuits using multi-layer PCB technology.\r\nMust have experience implementing active surface-mount components such as LNAs, power amplifiers, phase shifters, and beam formers.\r\nMust have experience selecting PCB stack-ups and have detailed knowledge of PCB antenna fabrication techniques to work with suppliers.\r\nMust have proficiency with microwave circuit analysis software such as AWR or ADS. Proficiency with HFSS desired.\r\nMust have familiarity with schematic capture and layout tools. Experience with PADS is preferred.\r\nMust have the ability to manipulate data, perform analysis, and generate data visualization products in MATLAB or Python.\r\nMust have strong laboratory / field testing skills and have experience with test equipment, such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.\r\nMust have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to enable an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.\r\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.\r\nMust be able to work extended hours and travel as required.\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\r\n\r\nUS Citizenship Required?\r\nYes\r\nExperience Level\r\nManagement\r\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\r\nYes\r\nWorkstyle\r\nHybrid","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:06:03.831Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334220","title":"Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-wireless-communications-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334290","title":"Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-communications-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager - RF Engineering","description":"Job Summary\r\nGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\r\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join the RF/Antenna Engineering group. The successful candidate will lead a small team of talented RF engineers engaged in the development of antennas and antenna systems supporting a variety of programs. 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