Product Engineering Manager - RF Electronics - Montclair, NJ

• Lead and shape cutting-edge aerospace technologies for critical missions.
• Candidates with RF product engineering experience are preferred

About Our Client

This organization designs and manufactures highly reliable Radio Frequency electronic and electromechanical solutions used in mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. The business combines decades of engineering heritage with a forward-looking approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Engineers are given real ownership over technical direction, product strategy, and customer outcomes. The culture is collaborative, hands-on, and grounded in long-term thinking rather than short-term wins.

Teams work closely with customers to solve complex problems that genuinely matter.

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning RF and mechanical disciplines, fostering high performance, accountability, and technical excellence
• Own the full engineering lifecycle across new product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Set clear technical direction, establish design standards, and ensure robust engineering processes aligned with industry and regulatory requirements
• Balance people leadership with hands-on technical judgement, providing guidance on complex design, trade-off, and risk decisions
• Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple concurrent programmes to meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives
• Partner closely with sales, business development, and operations to define technology roadmaps and support long-term growth
• Serve as a senior technical interface for customers, supporting design reviews, problem resolution, and strategic engagements
• Lead engineering input into proposals, cost estimates, and program planning activities
• Manage engineering budgets, including IR&D investment, funded development work, and sustaining activities
• Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the engineering organization

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 similar discipline
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with RF focus preferred
• 10+ years of engineering experience in relevant industry.
• Extensive experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated environments
• Strong background in RF passive component design and simulation
• Proven people leadership experience within an engineering function
• Commercial awareness and ability to engage directly with customers
• Eligibility to access export-controlled technical information

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution from company.
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development
• A visible leadership role with long-term growth potential

Contact

Connor Colombo

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