Chief Scientist, RF​/Microwave Engineering

TTM Technologies, Inc.

- Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

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Chief Scientist, RF/Microwave Engineering

Provides visionary technical leadership in the research, design, and advancement of RF and Microwave components, subsystems, and systems. Serves as the organization's highest technical authority within the discipline, shaping strategic direction and establishing the intellectual foundation for next-generation capabilities. Defines multi-year technology roadmaps and investment priorities across a 3-5 year horizon, translating emerging scientific advances into actionable development programs.

Demonstrates a distinguished record of technical achievement, including issued patents, peer-reviewed publications, and broad recognition as thought leader across industry and academic forums. Engages with government sponsors, industry partners, and academic collaborators to identify emerging opportunities and position the organization at the forefront of RF/Microwave innovation.

Mentors engineering staff and senior principal engineers, fostering technical growth and cultivating the next generation of RF/Microwave talent. Builds and sustains strategic relationships with external partners, academic institutions, and industry collaborators to advance shared technology objectives. Contributes to capture strategy development and architects complex, high-performance system designs that push the boundaries of current capability. Demonstrates deep command of state-of-the-art analysis tools and techniques across the RF/Microwave domain.

Evaluates existing technology capabilities, monitors the competitive landscape, and anticipates emerging technologies - assessing their relevance and applicability to the organization's portfolio. Applies forward-thinking, systems-level approaches to technology planning and roadmap development. Defines and leads R&D programs that advance strategic technology objectives, including active contribution to hands-on technical research. Champions advanced proposal efforts and provides authoritative guidance across the organization's most critical strategic technology initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Project Management

* Lead or serve as a senior resource on major projects and complex activities requiring advanced, specialized knowledge in RF/Microwave engineering, including expert knowledge of passive and active beamforming designs and integrated microwave assemblies.

* Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, mentoring lower-level engineers and supervising direct reports as required

* Lead or assist with technical proposal efforts, white papers, and trade studies

Establish program technical objectives, requirements, standards, and project milestones to ensure compliance with specifications, schedule, and cost requirements

Technical Expertise and Problem Solving

* Perform scientific research and complex mathematical analysis in RF/Microwave engineering, spanning passive and/or active components, subsystems, and systems. Applies a solid understanding of theoretical foundations combined with expert proficiency in state-of-the-art field simulators and circuit simulation tools such as HFSS, Genesys, and ADS.

* Design, test, and verify products, concepts, specifications, devices, and systems with a high degree of creativity, foresight, and technical judgment.

* Identify and analyze design challenges to achieve optimal solutions, leveraging both internal and external resources. Applies expert knowledge of current manufacturing capabilities and limitations to inform design decisions and identify future technology opportunities.

* Develop innovative approaches to solving complex technical problems, including the application of new analysis methodologies and advanced techniques such as Machine Learning.

Strategic Planning and Innovation

* Maintain current awareness of emerging technologies, customer roadmaps, and industry trends.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams - spanning design, measurement, business development, manufacturing, and quality - to develop new products and technologies.

* Define the capabilities required to meet current and future needs and execute plans to achieve them.

* Understand and effectively communicate technologies and products from key suppliers to internal stakeholders.

Communication and Collaboration

* Interface effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including…