Serve as primary technical interface between Government, prime contractor, subcontractors, and third-party manufacturers
Lead technical reviews of antenna systems, RF chains, environmental qualification results, and performance verification data
Evaluate manufacturing readiness, production quality metrics, and configuration control across terminal builds
Oversee system-level integration, test events, sell-offs, and compliance verification activities
Identify performance deficiencies and require corrective action plans with measurable resolution criteria
Coordinate RMA investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and material procurement to support fleet repair timelines
Track fleet fielding schedules, quantities, configuration baselines, and retrofit impacts
Interface with development engineers, logistics teams, and finance teams to align technical fixes with cost, procurement, and schedule realities
Assess technical risk and provide leadership-level briefings with clear mitigation strategies

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs with hardware production elements
Experience participating in or leading design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
Experience supporting system sell-offs and compliance verification events
5–8 years of experience supporting military SATCOM terminal or comparable complex RF hardware systems (commercial experience may align)
Strong working knowledge of antenna systems, RF front-end architectures, radomes, mechanical packaging, and environmental constraints
Demonstrated ability to review and challenge test procedures, qualification data, and performance verification results
Experience supporting environmental qualification testing (MIL-STD-810, EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, thermal, salt fog, etc.)
Experience interfacing directly with vendors and holding them accountable to requirements and schedule
Understanding of production baseline control, configuration management, and manufacturing oversight
Ability to independently assess technical trade-offs and recommend disposition to leadership
Active DoD SECRET clearance

Benefits

401K plan with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation per internal policy or contractual designation

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystems EngineeringAntenna SystemsRF Front-End ArchitecturesEnvironmental Qualification TestingConfiguration ManagementProduction Quality MetricsRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance Verification

Soft Skills

LeadershipTechnical InterfaceCommunicationProblem SolvingRisk AssessmentCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingAccountabilityDecision MakingMitigation Strategies

Certifications

Active DoD SECRET Clearance