Manager, RF Test Engineering

Job overview

The Manager, RF Test Engineering role is based in Albuquerque, NM, with team members in Albuquerque and Germantown, MD; the listing does not specify a remote arrangement. The stated salary range is $106,500–$181,000 per year. AeroVironment develops aerospace and defense systems for critical missions. The manager leads RF test engineering strategy, people, and infrastructure across two locations. The role supports product development through production by establishing test methods, improving test systems, and coordinating technical resources to ensure performance and requirements compliance.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a geographically distributed team of RF test engineers and technicians
• provide technical leadership for test strategies, plans, procedures, methods, and acceptance criteria
• oversee automated RF test systems and laboratory instrumentation
• direct RF characterization, integration, troubleshooting, verification, and qualification
• collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• coordinate laboratory equipment, calibration, maintenance, safety, and utilization
• support design and test reviews and technical investigations
• standardize test processes and documentation
• plan test resources, schedules, budgets, and risks
• lead production test transition, acceptance testing, equipment deployment, troubleshooting, and yield improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rf test engineering manager

rf testing

microwave engineering

automated test systems

laboratory operations

team leadership

aerovironment

albuquerque nm

germantown md

salary $106,500–$181,000/year

u.s. citizenship required

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

Combines RF and microwave engineering expertise with personnel leadership across Albuquerque and Germantown. U.S. citizenship is required; the posting states willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if needed.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.