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Phased Array Unit Lead | Aerospace & Defence | Austin, TX / Westminster, CO
We’re looking for a Phased Array Unit Lead to take technical ownership of the development of advanced electronically steered phased-array antenna systems .
This is a senior technical leadership opportunity for a Principal-level Electrical Engineer who has progressed naturally into technical leadership and wants to remain close to the engineering, architecture and product.
You’ll own the technical development of the product from concept through execution, working across RF, antenna, mechanical, software and other engineering disciplines.
What you’ll be responsible for
Own the technical direction and development of phased-array products
Provide end-to-end product and technical ownership
Lead engineering execution from architecture through product development
Coordinate and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams
Work closely with Lead Engineers and technical specialists
Translate customer requirements into technical solutions
Lead system architecture, block diagrams and hardware integration
Drive technical decisions, design reviews and product execution
Engage directly with customers on technical matters
Support successful product development and delivery
Collaborate across RF, electrical, mechanical and software engineering
This role is heavily focused on RF and antenna technology , including:
RF Systems
RF Signal Chains
Phased Array Systems
Beamforming
Beam Steering Hardware
Microwave Electronics
PCB Design
Hardware Integration
Unlike a digital-heavy electronics role, this position is primarily focused on the RF-to-antenna side of the technology spectrum , with minimal emphasis on high-speed digital computing.
What we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have approximately 8–14 years of engineering experience , with 10–12 years being the sweet spot.
You’ll ideally be:
A Principal / Staff Electrical Engineer or equivalent
A hands-on RF/electronics engineer with board-design experience
Experienced in owning complete electronic systems at box level
Comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines
Experienced in RF systems, phased arrays or advanced antenna technology
Technically strong enough to make architecture and design decisions
Comfortable leading small technical teams
Able to coordinate Lead Engineers and multidisciplinary teams
Confident engaging directly with customers
Strong in technical communication and presentation
Comfortable balancing hands-on engineering with technical leadership
This is not a traditional people-management role . We’re looking for a technical leader with a Chief Engineer mindset — someone who can lead through technical expertise, ownership and influence while remaining close to the engineering.
Experience in space, aerospace or defence is highly relevant, particularly backgrounds involving:
Phased-array systems
Defence electronics
Microwave electronics
SDR / communications hardware
VPX-based electronics
Strong candidates may come from organisations such as Raytheon, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, Ball Aerospace, Blue Origin, Sierra Space, York Space, Maxar, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, Johns Hopkins APL and other companies working in advanced RF, antenna and aerospace electronics.
Space experience is preferred, but strong airborne and defence electronics experience can transfer well .
Austin, Texas
Westminster / Denver, Colorado
If you're a technically strong RF/electrical engineer who wants to take ownership of a sophisticated phased-array product while continuing to stay hands-on, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
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