The Electrical Engineering Manager will oversee a team responsible for the development of advanced electronic systems supporting aerospace and defense applications. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, project execution, customer engagement, and product lifecycle ownership.
Client Details
My client is a well-established technology organization specializing in the development of highly reliable electronic solutions for demanding applications. The company supports customers operating in regulated and mission-critical industries where performance and quality are essential. Their engineering teams work on innovative programs that require technical excellence, creativity, and collaboration. Employees are encouraged to contribute throughout the full product lifecycle and are given the resources to continuously develop their skills. The organization offers a stable environment with a strong commitment to innovation, customer success, and long-term growth.
Description
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
- Drive the design and development of advanced electronic systems from concept through production.
- Oversee hardware and embedded system development activities, ensuring technical excellence and project success.
- Architect and review complex electrical systems, including power conversion and motor control technologies.
- Manage product lifecycle activities including design, testing, validation, qualification, and manufacturing transition.
- Establish manufacturing test strategies and support production readiness initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for technical and product-related issues.
- Support proposal development, technical estimates, resource planning, and project scheduling.
- Partner with program management, quality, manufacturing, and executive leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
- Serve as a primary technical interface for customers, leading design reviews and project status discussions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering best practices across the organization.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 6+ years of electrical engineering experience in a high-reliability environment.
- Prior experience leading, mentoring, and managing engineering teams.
- Strong background within aerospace, defense, military, or similarly regulated industries.
- Expertise in power electronics, including DC-DC converters, motor control systems, and motor drivers.
- Experience with FPGA and microprocessor-based system architectures.
- Proficiency with Altium, LTspice, LabVIEW, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of electronic product development from concept through manufacturing.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing abilities.
- Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Job Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Flexible 9/80 compressed work schedule for eligible employees.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid family leave benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
- Exposure to innovative, mission-critical technologies.
- Collaborative culture that values leadership, innovation, and technical excellence.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Requirements
Minimum 6+ years of electrical engineering leadership experience in a high-reliability environment.