Automated RF Test Engineering Manager

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.

From air combat training to state-of-the‑art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

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We are seeking a Manager, RF Test Engineering & Engineering Labs to lead and scale our test engineering capabilities supporting advanced RF systems within the Signal Solutions line of business. This role is responsible for defining and executing a modern, automated, and data‑driven RF test strategy across development, integration, qualification, and production environments.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in RF test methodologies, automated test systems (ATE), and system‑level validation, combined with strong leadership and strategic vision. This leader will lead both test engineering and lab operations, driving improvements in RF performance validation, test efficiency, and cost optimization, while advancing capabilities through automation, AI/ML integration, and standardized test architectures. This leader will manage teams ranging from technicians to senior engineers and architects, delivering high‑quality, scalable test solutions aligned with business and program objectives.

This role will be instrumental in modernizing RF test across the organization, including automation, AI‑enabled diagnostics, and standardized ATE architectures.

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

Establish and track key metrics (e.g., yield, test time, MTTR, defect escape rate) to drive continuous improvement

Develop and maintain a long‑term RF test technology roadmap aligned with product complexity and business growth

Drive development of scalable test data infrastructure and analytics to enable enterprise‑wide visibility and insights

Ensure lab and test environments meet quality, performance, and audit readiness standards

Mentor engineers in test development, RF measurement techniques, automation, and data‑driven engineering practices

Foster a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement

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…