Electrical Engineering Manager

Ultra Electronics Group•Columbia City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ultra Maritime’s Engineering team supports the development and production of cutting-edge Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) technology. In this role, you would manage the Electrical Engineering Department for Ultra Maritime Airborne ASW in Columbia City. You will manage a team that supports the design, production, and testing of advanced ASW sonobuoy receivers, RF front-end modules, power and analog electronics, and digital signal processing electronics. Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering, you would provide leadership that fosters technical excellence, team collaboration, and professional growth within the Electrical Engineering team. In addition, you would drive project execution, process improvement, and personnel development to meet business objectives.

Requirements

Minimum BS Electrical Engineering degree with 9 + years experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.
Minimum 1 year leadership experience involving responsibility for technical, financial, and/or personnel resources.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief effectively to peers and senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects to meet schedule, budget, and technical goals.
Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio.
Standard Engineering Design tools such as Schematic Design (Altium preferred), Simulation, Modeling.
Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management or Cost Account Management, including budget planning, cost performance tracking, variance analysis, and execution of programs in compliance with contractual and financial requirements.
Experience with proposal development: RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, and technical volumes.
Experience briefing effectively to all levels of the organization up to senior management.

Responsibilities

Implements policies/procedures and develops tools for designing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment or devices.
Monitor Electrical Engineering staffing needs and resolve resource overages and shortfalls by developing staffing plans and projections to support business and program needs.
Lead recruitment efforts: write job requisitions, conduct interviews, evaluate candidates, and oversee hiring and onboarding.
Coordinates projects with other technical teams and vendors to ensure engineering projects are appropriately staffed and milestones are achieved.
Conduct performance reviews and evaluate, coach, and develop engineers/PCB Designers.
Develops innovative solutions to engineering problems considering multiple aspects and alternatives.
Influences senior management in the development of staffing plans, budgets, and policies which impact the business.
Provides value-added perspectives and advisory services that are important to decision-making.
Reviews and approves new or revised designs, testing, or procedures.
Fosters a safe working culture and ensures a safe working environment for staff.
Ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals for Electrical Engineering content.
Provide leadership and direction to resolve project execution challenges.
Ensure all staff and programs comply with UM US engineering processes, policies, and standards.
Provide technical oversight and leadership across multiple projects.
Fosters a safe working culture and ensures a safe working environment for staff.