Director of Engineering

XMA’s Director of Engineering is a key leadership role responsible for driving engineering innovation, 
program execution, and team development. This role manages a team of RF/Microwave Design 
Engineers, Technicians, and technical professionals, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on 
technical guidance.

With a deep understanding of RF design, mechanical packaging, and manufacturing processes, the 
Director of Engineering will play a critical role in advancing XMA’s technology roadmap, ensuring that 
product development aligns with business objectives and customer needs. This position is part of the 
leadership team, actively contributing to company-wide strategic planning, business budget 
accountability, and financial decision-making in support of corporate goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior company official in strategic planning discussions, providing engineering 
  insights that impact corporate decision-making and future growth initiatives.
• Contribute to business budget planning, ensuring alignment between engineering investments, 
  product development costs, and overall company financial objectives.
• Lead and develop the engineering team, setting clear objectives, fostering innovation, and 
  mentoring engineers to drive technical excellence.
• Establish departmental standards, priorities, and output expectations, balancing strategic 
  oversight and hands-on leadership.
• Guide the team in the design, development, and testing of RF passive components (e.g., coaxial 
  attenuators) while ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and performance. Your expertise in RF 
  design will be crucial in every step of the process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing engineering efficiency, product performance, 
  and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee new product development and introduction (NPD/NPI), utilizing Stage-Gate 
  methodology to ensure disciplined execution.
• Assign and manage engineering project workflows, ensuring projects are completed on time, 
  within budget, and meeting customer expectations.
• Define and track engineering KPIs, including time-to-market, cost efficiency, and RF performance 
  metrics.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and manufacturing teams to align product development with 
  customer requirements and market trends.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in RF/Microwave engineering, providing guidance on RF 
  design, RF simulation tools, and mechanical implementation.
• Support failure analysis, design verification, and manufacturing work instructions, ensuring a 
  seamless transition from prototype to production.
• Participate in engineering builds and full-rate production when necessary to validate designs and 
  quality standards.
• Provide cost estimates for new products and redesigns, factoring in engineering resources, labor, 
  and materials.
• Work closely with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize manufacturing 
  processes and supplier partnerships.
• Develop risk management frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate risks in RF design, 
  fabrication, and testing
• Actively contribute to customer and supplier engagements, supporting technical sales 
  discussions and problem resolution.
• Recruit, train, and mentor engineering team members, building a high-performing culture that 
  values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead succession planning and employee development initiatives to strengthen technical 
  capabilities within the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Competencies:

• Technical leadership in RF/MW design, simulation, and mechanical packaging.
• Hands-on expertise in RF simulation tools.
• Stage-Gate program management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive successful cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on business impact.
   

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision and leadership of exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and team development.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10-15 years of RF/MW engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of RF design principles, mechanical design, and materials science.
• Experience with RF simulation tools.
• Familiarity with thin film sputtering, photolithography, and etching.
• Experience in project management methodologies, including Stage-Gate.

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20-30% of the time, depending on business 
  needs.

 Equipment/Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications; primarily MS Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Six Sigma Certification (preferred).
• CST for electromagnetic modeling or other RF simulation tools. 
• Candidate should have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Due to the nature of our business some positions may require US Citizenship.
• Employment is contingent upon the completion of background check, satisfactory to XMA Corporation,passing a drug test, execution of XMA’s Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality, and Inventions Agreement, completion of trade compliance screening satisfactory to XMA Corporation, and execution of Amphenol’s Protective Agreement (APA).
   
  AAP/EEO Statement:
  XMA Corporation organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate 
  against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ["protected class"] 
  including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, 
  national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under 
  federal, state, or local law including the protected classes under New Hampshire law which are 
  summarized below.
  In New Hampshire, the following are each a protected class: age, sex (including pregnancy-related 
  conditions and sexual harassment), race, color, marital status (including civil union status), physical or 
  mental disability, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic test results, 
  status as a smoker or non-smoker, and military membership (state and federal).
  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, 
  promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  Other Duties
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, 
  duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and 
  activities may change at any time with or without notice

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