Mgr, Engineering - Electrical

Job Title

Provides technical leadership by directing a multidisciplinary team of electrical and hardware engineers in the design, development, and certification of high-reliability defense training systems. Oversees the technical execution of hardware lifecycles, ensuring rigorous adherence to DO-254 design assurance and applicable MIL-STD requirements. Manages department resources, budgets, schedules, and earned value performance while mentoring staff to drive engineering excellence across complex circuit card assemblies and embedded system projects.

Responsibilities / Skills :

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in electrical design; manage performance evaluations, professional growth and resource allocations across multiple programs.
• Ensure all hardware designs meet Design Assurance Level (DAL) requirements; oversee creation and approval of PHACs, HDPs, and Hardware Accomplishment Summaries.
• Oversee and guide electrical strategies for EMI / EMC compliance activities and environmental qualification.
• Support System Engineering in formal Design Reviews (PDR / CDR); review and approve CCA packages adhering to manufacturing processes (DFM / DFA) to ensure production scalability and repeatability.
• Bid with BOEs and forecast resource needs; manage department budgets and oversee project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) : Plan and track electrical engineering scope, cost, and schedule performance in alignment with program budgets and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets.
• Support development and execution of work packages, budgets, and estimates-to-complete (ETC / EAC) for electrical efforts.
• Provide earned value inputs, variance analysis, and corrective action recommendations - (CPI / SPI) to Program Management.
• Develop technical approaches, processes, and products; drive Design for Excellence (DFx) including manufacturability, testability, and reliability in coordination with Systems Engineering.
• Partner with Program Management, Systems, Software, and Mechanical Engineering to align hardware development with overall system architecture and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.