Manager, Electrical Engineering

Saab, Inc.'s Surveillance U.S. Division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to lead a team of Electrical Engineers. This role reports to the Director of Engineering and collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and program management to deliver quality products within cost and schedule targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering team to meet technical, program, and business objectives.
• Program resource planning, including staffing capacity, long-term staffing plans, and recruitment to meet business demand.
• Assign personnel to projects and programs, ensuring alignment of individual goals with business objectives.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members.
• Manage the annual performance review process, compensation reviews, and career development.
• Ensure accountability for accurate cost and schedule targets and execution of technical efforts.
• Understand and manage resources to align with Program Manager’s budget and schedule.
• Determine department strategy for task completion and maintain department competencies through training and professional development.
• Oversee cost estimating activities for contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and assigned overhead budgets.
• Ensure Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and schedules are accurate, documented, and aligned with program objectives.
• Establish and monitor cost and schedule targets for team members.
• Support contract negotiations and fact-finding as requested by program management.
• Provide credible technical insight and leadership within Electrical Engineering, contributing to technology roadmap planning.
• Develop innovative technical solutions, assess technical risk, and identify risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage budgeting for overhead, capital requests, and software/tool subscriptions.
• Champion quality and continuous improvement of technical processes, including updates to QMS processes, forms, templates, and work instructions.
• Establish processes and benchmarks for measuring team and process performance.
• Ensure team accountability for adherence to processes and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience (12+ years if holding an MA/MS, 10+ years if holding a PhD).
• Leading subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field.
• Working knowledge of Altium & SolidWorks.
• Ability to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.
• Experience providing strategic direction for projects and programs.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, anticipate change, and make high-impact decisions.
• Experience shaping organizational direction through technical leadership and innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-discipline collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% in support of program and business efforts.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance; must be a U.S. citizen.
• Adherence to drug-free workplace policies; pre-employment drug screen required.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $150,500 - $195,600. The final offer considers factors such as role responsibilities, location, market conditions, candidate experience, key skills, and education/training.

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company dedicated to helping nations keep their people and society safe. With 28,000 talented employees, Saab pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems to the U.S. Armed Forces, Federal Aviation Administration, and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Saab has business units and employees across ten U.S. locations. Saab values diversity and offers unlimited career advancement opportunities while encouraging work-life balance.