Test Engineering Manager / Senior Manager – Semiconductor & RF Manufacturing

Test Engineering Lead / Senior Manager – Advanced Electronics Manufacturing

Location: Nashua, NH / Lowell, MA

Salary: $120,000–$215,000 annually (depending on experience and position level)

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Aerospace & Defense | RF/Microwave | Semiconductor & Microelectronics

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Test Engineering professionals to join a leading manufacturer of advanced electronic and RF/microwave technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and other high-performance applications.

We are recruiting for multiple leadership opportunities, ranging from a hands-on Test Engineering Lead / Manager to a Senior Manager of Test Engineering.

These positions are ideal for candidates with a strong technical background in electronics testing, automated test equipment, and manufacturing test operations who are looking to take ownership of test engineering activities, lead technical teams, and drive improvements in a sophisticated manufacturing environment.

The appropriate position and level will be determined based on technical experience, leadership capabilities, and career background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support test engineering activities for advanced electronic assemblies, RF/microwave components, and microelectronics products.
• Oversee the performance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production test systems.
• Develop, implement, and optimize automated and manual test processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic, electrical, and RF-related test issues within a manufacturing environment.
• Support test equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and overall equipment readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve technical challenges and improve production performance.
• Support the introduction of new products, test requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Test Engineers and technical personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, reduce downtime, and increase manufacturing throughput.
• Depending on position level, provide strategic direction, resource planning, and leadership for the broader Test Engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong background in Test Engineering within an electronics, semiconductor, RF/microwave, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing, supporting, or troubleshooting electronic test systems and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, test methodologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with RF/microwave testing, semiconductor assembly, microelectronics packaging, or complex electronic assemblies is highly desirable.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving test hardware, software, instrumentation, and production equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, or similar instrumentation.
• Experience leading engineering projects, mentoring technical personnel, or managing engineering teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations departments.

Additional Leadership Qualifications

For consideration at the Senior Manager level, candidates should demonstrate:

• Significant experience leading Test Engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage engineering resources, establish priorities, and drive departmental performance.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines, complex test systems, and cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Strong technical leadership combined with strategic planning and organizational development capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000–$215,000 annually, depending on the position and qualifications.
• Potential additional compensation, including discretionary cash bonuses and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and high-performance electronics applications.
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in electronics Test Engineering and are interested in a hands-on technical leadership opportunity or a senior engineering management role, we encourage you to apply.