Electrical Engineer Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer Manager to lead the design and development of advanced electronic controls for a space-grade defense program. In this role, you’ll take full technical ownership of a high visibility project, guide a team of Electrical Engineers, and ensure smooth coordination across all contributing engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical execution of a major electronic development effort
• Mentor and develop a team of talented Electrical Engineers
• Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test of space qualified electronics
• Ensure hardware integrity through comprehensive verification and qualification
• Own engineering schedules, resource planning, and milestone execution
• Cook up project budgets and performance (EVMS/CAM), seeking efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities
• Drive engineering process improvements that improve quality, speed, and robustness
• Support customer engagements, technical presentations, and major design reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including 2 years in a leadership or project lead role
• Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability hardware experience is a plus
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision making skills
• Experience with cost account management and budget oversight
• Expertise in design fundamentals, PCB development, and test methodologies
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams
• Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain additional government clearances as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including 2 years in a leadership or project lead role
• Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability hardware experience is a plus
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision making skills
• Experience with cost account management and budget oversight
• Expertise in design fundamentals, PCB development, and test methodologies
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams
• Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain additional government clearances as needed

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Cost Account Management
• Design Fundamentals
• PCB Development
• Test Methodologies

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay

$146,500 - $224,500 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Experienced

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems

Primary Location

US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

Job Function

Engineering