Electrical Engineering Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Danbury, CT

39d • $150,452 - $190,479

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; Master’s degree preferred.
• 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 may require 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

• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• annual performance-based bonuses
• equity awards
• overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)

What This Job Offers

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