Lead RF engineering innovation for aerospace and defense programs Drive product development, team growth, and technical excellence. About Our Client Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in highly engineered components and systems used in some of the world's most demanding environments. With decades of expertise in microwave technologies, they support mission-critical applications across military, communications, radar, electronic warfare, satellite, and space programs. Their culture emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Job Description Lead and develop a team of RF and Mechanical Engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative engineering organization. Provide strategic and technical leadership for both new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. Partner with business development and sales teams to establish technology roadmaps aligned with customer and market needs. Drive the design, enhancement, and maintenance of advanced RF and microwave products and systems. Allocate engineering resources across multiple projects to ensure successful execution of business priorities. Manage engineering operating budgets, including IR D, sustaining engineering, and customer-funded development programs. Establish and maintain engineering processes, design standards, and best practices to support quality and efficiency. Monitor industry and technology trends to inform product strategy and organizational capabilities. Serve as a key technical representative to customers, supporting business development activities and technical discussions. Support proposal development, project planning, engineering estimates, and program cost assessments. Promote a culture focused on innovation, accountability, employee development, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with leadership teams to achieve operational and strategic business objectives. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline required. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in RF design preferred. 10+ years of engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or related high-technology industries. Prior leadership experience managing engineering teams and technical development programs. Strong understanding of RF passive component design, simulation, and engineering best practices. Experience supporting military, space, and commercial aerospace programs and standards. Proven ability to lead employee development, team building, and performance management initiatives. Strong project management, organizational, and resource planning skills. Customer-facing experience with the ability to support technical discussions and business growth initiatives. Eligibility to obtain authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information in accordance with ITAR requirements. What's on Offer Competitive compensation package including annual bonus opportunity. Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and related insurance benefits. 401(k) plan with company match and additional company retirement contribution. Generous paid time off and paid holiday schedule. Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to lead innovative aerospace and defense engineering programs with a respected industry organization.