Head of Operations / VP of Operations

About Company :

Airgain simplifies wireless connectivity across a diverse set of devices and markets, from solving complex connectivity issues to speeding time to market to enhancing wireless signals. Our products are offered in three distinct sub-brands : Airgain Embedded, Airgain Integrated and Airgain Antenna+. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain's expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with our focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplify the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, we are equipped to solve critical connectivity needs in both the design process and the operating environment across the enterprise, automotive, and consumer markets.  Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China.

At Airgain, “We Simplify Wireless” is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion.  A fast-moving technology company, Airgain sets the very pulse of the wireless connectivity industry, giving our unwavering focus on bringing innovative solutions to market, providing new pathways, insights and products that solve complex RF engineering problems. Our team is comprised of the industry’s most talented, driven, experienced and entrepreneurial innovators and leaders in wireless connectivity. And if that is something that resonates, well then … we would love an opportunity to speak with you.

About Role :

Airgain, Inc. is a publicly traded leader in wireless systems, evolving from its roots in antenna components to a fully integrated systems company delivering connectivity solutions to global customers. To support this transformation and next stage of growth, we are seeking a strategic, innovative, and agile Vice President of Operations to lead its fabless global operations.

This role will oversee the entire operational value chain—supply chain, quality assurance and control, contract manufacturing, regulatory and compliance, logistics, fulfillment and demand management, inventory, and operational strategy—ensuring high quality, on-time delivery, scalability, efficiency, and resilience as the company expands its systems portfolio. The Head of / VP of Operations will be a key architect in building an agile operations platform that supports rapid product introductions, gross margin expansion, and global competitiveness in a dynamic market.

The successful candidate will bring deep, high quality and lean focused operational expertise, experience in leading global supply chains, manufacturing relocations, and the ability to scale and align operations with the expectations of a public company and evolving systems business model.

Why This Role is Critical

Airgain is at an inflection point, moving from component provider to a complete wireless systems innovator. This transition demands a modern operations leader who can :

• Drive internal and external (CM) agility to support rapid production part approval process cycles and time-to-market.
• Position all products in manufacturing for a seamless and rapid CM relocation
• Navigate the complexities of a public company environment, investor expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and finance teams to enable efficient and effective systems-level integration at scale.

This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on leadership with strategic influence in a growing systems company backed by global customers and market demand.

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Requirements / Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits available to Regular Full Time Employees :

Compensation :

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$220,000 + target annual bonus.

Our salary ranges are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the role, location, job-related skills, relevant education, experience and training.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire base salary for the position across all US locations and varies by the location of the position. Our Talent team member can share more about our salary ranges and other benefits of working at name of company, which are not included in the posted base salary range.

Compensation details : 170000-220000 Yearly Salary

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