Automated RF Test Engineering Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Test Engineering and Engineering Labs organization, including team development, hiring, performance management, and technical leadership
• Define and execute a comprehensive test strategy across development, integration & test (I&T), and production
• Architect and standardize Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and test frameworks across multiple programs and product lines
• Develop and deploy automated test solutions to validate key RF performance metrics (e.g., gain, noise figure, linearity/IP2/IP3, spurious, phase noise)
• Drive improvements in test efficiency, throughput, yield, and cycle time through automation and data-driven approaches
• Integrate AI/ML and advanced analytics into test workflows for predictive diagnostics and faster root cause analysis
• Partner with RF Design, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure strong Design-for-Testability (DFT) practices are implemented early in product development and strong correlation between simulation, lab validation, and production test
• Lead and support complex RF system debug across lab and production environments (hardware, firmware, and integration issues)
• Own engineering lab operations, including capacity planning, equipment lifecycle management, calibration strategy, and ESD/safety compliance
• Lead transition of test solutions from engineering to manufacturing, including readiness, documentation, training, and sustaining support
• Support proposals (RFP/RFQ/RFI) with test strategies, cost estimates, and execution plans
• Own test-related CAPEX planning and execution, ensuring alignment with long-term architecture and ROI objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in RF test engineering, system validation, or ATE development
• 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership / people management
• Strong hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure analyzers)
• Proven experience architecting and implementing automated RF test systems (ATE)
• Deep understanding of RF measurement techniques and performance metrics (gain, NF, IP3, harmonics, spurious, phase noise, etc.)
• Experience with system-level RF integration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for test automation
• Experience with LabVIEW or comparable test development environments
• Familiarity with test data management, databases (SQL), and analysis workflows
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF production test and manufacturing environments
• Background in high-frequency systems, SDRs, tuners, or communication systems
• Experience correlating RF simulation, lab measurements, and production test results
• Experience with AI/ML applied to RF test data or diagnostics (MLOps, predictive analytics, etc.)
• Familiarity with high-speed data acquisition and networked test systems (10GbE+)
• Lifetime Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience leading multi-site RF test standardization efforts

Benefits

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.