Engineering Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

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$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Join a world-class engineering and technology team that has been shaping the industry for over 60 years. Join a global leader driving the future of RF and wireless innovation, pioneering precision RF, microwave, and THz measurement and calibration solutions that empower the next generation of breakthroughs in 5G/6G, aerospace and defense, satellite communications, and quantum research.

Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, telecom innovators, and research institutions, from enabling mission-critical radar and satellite systems to advancing quantum computing and next-generation wireless networks.

Why This Role?

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a market-competitive salary range, plus annual performance and multi-year retention bonuses.
• International Exposure: Gain valuable experience working with dynamic teams across the USA and the Netherlands, broadening your global business perspective.
• Innovative & High-Tech Environment: Lead engineering efforts in cutting-edge RF, microwave, and metrology product development with access to advanced tools and facilities.
• Leadership & Career Growth: Manage and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team, driving professional development and fostering collaboration.
• Impactful Role: Lead critical sustaining and new product development projects, directly influencing as a global leader in calibration and measurement solutions.
• Strong Company Stability: Join a company with over 60 years of industry leadership, robust growth, and no layoffs even during economic downturns.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, family leave policies, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a culture rooted in passion, accountability, and employee development, where your contributions and leadership are highly valued.
• Quality & Compliance Excellence: Work within ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and ISO/IEC 17025 certified processes, ensuring high standards for product quality and safety.
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, 40-hour workweek-based, with a supportive work environment that respects autonomy and results.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the engineering team in Ontario to deliver innovative and cost-effective RF and microwave product solutions on tight schedules.
• Oversee both sustaining engineering and new development projects for metrology, interconnect, and tuner product lines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electronics, microwave, and software teams to drive multidisciplinary product design and development.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and documentation to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with quality standards.
• Support business development efforts by evaluating new product concepts, preparing technical proposals, and providing pre-sales technical expertise.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Master’s or PhD in Electronic/Electrical Engineering with a specialized focus in RF and microwave engineering.
• Over 10 years of hands-on engineering design experience in microwave/RF test and measurement environments.
• Strong leadership skills with proven success managing cross-disciplinary teams in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
• Expertise in amplifier design, load-pull techniques, and calibration methodologies, coupled with solid project management and cost control experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a metrics-driven, solution-oriented approach to team development and performance management.

Director

Full-time

Manufacturing, Production, and Product Management

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Pension plan
• Tuition assistance