Program Manager, Communications & Air Traffic Control Systems - Maryland Job at Rohde & Schwarz, Columbia, MD

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  • Rohde & Schwarz
  • Columbia, MD

Job Description

We’re seeking a Program Manager to lead technical delivery across RF communications and voice systems supporting air traffic management, aviation, and foreign and domestic military programs. You’ll manage integration and sustainment of radio, data, and ED-137-compliant voice systems, ensuring performance, interoperability, and reliability across global operations. This position demands strong technical and unflappable leadership abilities — balancing hands-on understanding of communications systems and networks with disciplined program execution across international partners and leadership. This role is based from either our Frederick, MD facility or our Columbia, MD headquarters. US Citizenship and the ability to secure US Public Trust SF85P are required.

Your tasks

  • Proposing, planning, execution, and sustainment of programs involving radio communications, network transport, and VoIP systems.
  • Manage cost, schedule, scope, and risk across concurrent technical workstreams.
  • Oversee the testing, integration, and deployment activities of VHF/UHF/HF, SATCOM, and IP-based communication architectures.
  • Drive modernization initiatives transitioning analog voice networks to digital, software-defined, and IP-based infrastructures.
  • Ensure technical alignment, configuration control, and performance reporting across all project elements.
  • Maintain customer trust and stability of operational tempo.
  • Direct and coordinate partners, subcontractors, and organic engineering teams distributed across the U.S., Europe, and other partner countries.
  • Maintain alignment with headquarters leadership and ensure unified execution across time zones and cultures.
  • Establish and maintain clear communication, accountability, and performance metrics across all partners and internal teams.
  • Uphold export control, data handling, to federal and international compliance standards.
  • Support proposal development through providing technical content, assembling pricing input, and execution planning and forecasting.

Your qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing engineering, communications, voice, or networked systems in aviation, defense, or mission-critical domains.
  • Solid technical foundation in RF systems, voice switching, IP networking, and these systems interoperability.
  • Demonstrated success managing international teams and working within European or global organizational structures.
  • Proven ability to communicate and lead across engineering, operations, and executive levels.
  • Requires public trust via SF85P.
  • In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have US citizenship.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

The total compensation for this position is $109K-$150K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.

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