Electronics Design Engineer Manager

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to build and manage our emerging electronics design group to support programs across the company. The candidate will grow the electronics design group to tackle a variety of projects including analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, embedded systems, power electronics, RF engineering, and IC design. The candidate will need to be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, champion customer requirements, and drive projects forward through impactful research and development while providing technical leadership and guidance to the electronics design group.

Job Responsibilities/Opportunities:

• Maintain project lifecycle ownership through technical reports, contributing to proposal development, and track project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to internal and customer status meetings.
• Hire, mentor, and lead to a team of electrical engineers, supporting design reviews, problem solving, and professional development.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field designing and analyzing various electronic circuits.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring members.
• Strong proficiency in experimental methods, documentation practices, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, analyzing, and troubleshooting electronic circuits.
• Experience in PCB design, cable review and electrical analysis. 
• Experience in integration and testing of microelectronics assemblies
• Experience using test equipment to troubleshoot components
• Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal, and visual communication.
• Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in proposal writing.
• Creating test methods and testing high-power devices.
• Experience with creating test methods, testing, and designing protection hardware for EMI/EMC requirements.

Location: This role is based in the Dayton, OH or Huntsville, AL areas, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories