Manager Electrical Engineering

DRS Technologies • Danbury, CT

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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 or technical supervision 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical engineering team in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics 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, and vision coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Life and disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules with a 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
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees