ACARA Jobs
RF Engineering Manager (Aerospace/Defense)
Apply- ID: 555933
- Posted: 12/9/2025
- Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions has been providing our staffing services to the aerospace community for over 65 years. Our Sacramento, CA region aerospace/defense client is looking for a RF Engineering Manager. This is a salaried direct position with a range of $180K - $236K.
Our technologies power aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare systems worldwide. If you're an experienced RF leader ready to drive design excellence and mentor engineering teams, this role is for you.
- Lead and manage RF engineering teams across multiple projects
- Develop and execute RF system architecture and design strategies
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and quality assurance protocols
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project teams
- Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams
- Review and approve engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions
- Conduct technical studies, simulations, and performance testing of RF systems
- Prepare cost estimates and support proposal development for new projects
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging RF technologies
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
BSEE (MSEE preferred)
Min 10 years of RF engineering experience, including leadership roles and the following:
- Expertise with RF simulation tools, test equipment, and design methodologies
- Strong understanding of regulatory standards (FCC, ITAR)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and RF design software (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)
The position requires the employee to be able to obtain a government Secret clearance after start date if one isn't currently held.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.