Electrical Engineering Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•$134,200 - $201,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation's Experiment Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for engineers with a passion for design, a commitment to teamwork and a desire to help xLab make a difference to today’s challenges. We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to support our Sensors and Systems department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
8+ years of experience in rapid prototype and first-of-a-kind concept development for space applications
2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising, mentoring, or managing technical staff
Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and guide career development for engineering professionals
Strong technical background across electrical engineering lifecycle activities, including design, testing, and integration
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibilities
Experience managing early career professionals or new graduates in a technical environment
Track record of contributing to strategic planning and successfully implementing organizational initiatives
Active security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff, providing regular feedback, career guidance, and professional development opportunities
Build technical depth across the engineering staff through targeted training, knowledge sharing, and hands-on mentoring in electrical engineering disciplines
Serve as a key contributor to department strategy development, translating organizational goals into actionable team objectives and initiatives
Support implementation of organizational and department initiatives to standardize and unify engineering processes
Provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions for fast-paced prototype design across the electrical engineering lifecycle, including concept development, design, test, and integration activities
Collaborate with xLab leadership and cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, allocate resources, and deliver high-impact projects on schedule
Foster a team culture that embodies the Leadership Competency Model (LCM) principles of People (developing talent and building high-performing teams), Accountability (driving results and owning outcomes), and Strategic thinking (aligning team efforts with organizational priorities)

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect