Exceptional communication skills for cross-department collaboration
Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical demands
Responsibilities
Lead internal execution for COTS and modified-COTS solutions
Oversee engineering and production workflows for RF power amplifiers
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
Ensure compliance with technical specifications and documentation
Maintain accountability for project timelines and budgets
Benefits
Work with cutting-edge Defense and Aerospace technologies
Gain exposure to complex project management in a specialized field
Collaborate with top-tier engineering and manufacturing teams
Opportunity to directly impact mission-critical product deliveries
Access to professional growth within a fast-paced industry
Full Job Description
The Role: Coordinate, Execute, Deliver
We are looking for a results-driven leader who understands that a great product is only as good as its internal execution. You will manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring our hardware meets rigorous technical specs, stays on schedule, and hits budget targets through elite internal coordination.
In this role, you will:
Drive Internal Execution: Lead the cross-domain effort to deliver COTS and modified-COTS solutions, translating complex Defense and Space requirements into clear, actionable internal project plans.
Manage the Modification Pipeline: Oversee the internal engineering and production workflows required to adapt our core RF power amps and systems for specific mission needs, ensuring every modification meets mission-critical standards.
Orchestrate Domain Collaboration: Work side-by-side with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to navigate technical tradeoffs and ensure all internal milestones are met for our DoD and Aerospace partners.
Champion Technical Integrity: Ensure that all internal documentation and test requirements are met to guarantee that the highest quality, space-qualified hardware reaches the end-user.
Deliver Operational Excellence: Take full accountability for project health, ensuring >85% of your assigned product deliveries are on-time and on-budget through proactive internal management.
Your First Year: Success Metrics
Master Internal Workflows: Successfully navigate and complete the internal execution cycle for a major Defense or Space-grade product requirement.
Master NuWaves' Catalog: Demonstrate a full grasp of our RF product line and internal domain capabilities to effectively guide hardware through the development and production lifecycle.
Drive Team Success: Facilitate seamless collaboration across engineering and production domains, resulting in high-quality product outputs that exceed mission requirements.
Hit the Mark: Maintain a track record of >85% on-time and on-budget delivery for all assigned product projects.
Requirements & Compensation
Salary Range: $75K - $90K (commensurate with experience).
U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
Experience in Technical Project Management, RF Manufacturing, or Defense/Aerospace internal operations is highly preferred.
About NuWaves RF Solutions
NuWaves RF Solutions is a defense electronics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of RF and microwave components and subsystems. The company was founded in 2000 by Jeff Wells and is headquartered in Middletown, Ohio. NuWaves RF Solutions provides a range of products and services to the defense industry, including custom RF design, prototyping, and testing. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, and communications. NuWaves RF Solutions has received several awards for its work, including the Small Business Administration's Small Business of the Year award in 2014.
