Our client, a manufacturer of complex microwave products for the military and commercial markets, has an immediate opening for a Staff Engineer. This role will be instrumental in identifying new business opportunities, leading high-impact engineering projects, and fostering innovation in electronically steerable antenna (ESA) terminals.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and source new business and technology opportunities that align with the company’s engineering and strategic growth objectives
• Lead critical engineering projects, including due diligence efforts, with a strong focus on cross-functional system requirements
• Analyze market intelligence and industry trends to assess competitive positioning and inform strategic evaluations for potential partnerships and pipeline development
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement technology and partnership strategies
• Oversee integration and development initiatives within the engineering department, ensuring alignment with technical goals and timelines
• Lead R&D efforts focused on advanced ESA terminal technologies, including active/passive phased arrays, beam steering methods, and related innovations
• Create and maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap for ESA systems, incorporating industry trends, product lifecycle analysis, and emerging innovations in satellite communications
• Promote the use of cutting-edge RFIC technologies, exploring novel architectures, materials, and manufacturing techniques to maintain competitive leadership in SATCOM
• Ensure robust integration of ESA panels and RFICs with satellite payloads, ground infrastructure, and communication networks—emphasizing scalability, interoperability, and long-term sustainability
• Work closely with commercial and defense sector clients to understand SATCOM requirements and deliver tailored ESA/RFIC solutions that meet both operational and strategic goals

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field (Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline preferred)
• MBA or equivalent business education/experience
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in military or commercial satellite communications (SATCOM)