Electrical Engineering Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Danbury, CT

22h

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Manager leads a team of electrical and programmable logic engineers in the design and development of electronic instrumentation and control and power conversion systems. This role ensures technical and professional excellence, cost-effective solutions, and on-time delivery. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring engineers, managing budgets and schedules, driving design-to-cost and manufacturability efforts, supporting proposal activities, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical/electronic system design, development, and analysis
• 3+ years of leadership experience within an engineering environment
• Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and schedules from concept through production
• Strong knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic designs
• Proficiency with engineering tools and software used for circuit design, simulation, and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to drive design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability objectives
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical engineering team in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems
• Designs include analog, digital, microprocessor and programmable logic disciplines supporting instrumentation and control, power conversion and communication systems
• Responsible for hiring and training and mentoring a team of engineers including conducting performance reviews
• Responsible for resource management and planning
• Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Provide technical oversight of projects ensuring technical compliances and resolving technical issues
• Drive the application of DFx to designs including design to cost, design for test and design for manufacturability requirements
• Participate in preparation of proposals including development of integrated master schedules for execution
• Actively direct projects, monitoring budget and schedule performance and proactively mitigating issues that may arise

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager