Manager, Electrical Engineering

Saab, Inc.'s Surveillance U.S. Division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to lead the Electrical Engineering team, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

About the role

This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of functional managers and program management counterparts to ensure the execution and delivery of 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 developing staffing capacity and long-term staffing plans.
• Recruit staff as necessary to meet business demand and assign personnel to projects.
• Ensure all personnel have relevant goals and objectives aligned 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 effort.
• Manage resources to align with Program Manager’s budget and schedule.
• Determine department strategy for completing tasks.
• Maintain department competencies through training strategies and professional development opportunities.
• Responsible for cost estimating activities related to contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and overhead budgets.
• Ensure Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and schedules are accurate, documented, and aligned with program objectives.
• Establish cost and schedule targets for team members and monitor execution.
• Support contract negotiations and fact-finding as requested by program management.
• Provide credible technical insight and leadership within Electrical Engineering.
• Contribute to technology roadmap planning and 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.
• Ensure updates for QMS processes, forms, templates, work instructions, and job aids.
• 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.
• Ability to provide strategic direction for projects and programs.
• Experience leading through ambiguity and making 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.

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.