Aerospace Electrical Engineering Manager - Hands-On

Sigil Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigil Partners in Seattle is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for developing and sustaining complex aerospace electronic systems. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with engineering management and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, oversee circuit design, PCB development, and electrical architectures while guiding design reviews and risk management. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of related electrical engineering experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or technical leadership experience.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit design, electrical architecture, and board development.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting electronics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management for electrical engineering product development and sustaining programs.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, providing hands-on technical guidance in circuit design, PCB development, electrical systems, and troubleshooting.
• Manage the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, components, and products to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including MIL-PRF-38534.
• Support electrical circuit architecture, board-level design, and technical design reviews.
• Provide technical direction involving DC/DC converters, power systems, and hybrid circuit technologies.
• Identify and mitigate electrical design risks involving thermal management, EMI, and radiation effects.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple projects while maintaining schedules, quality, and technical objectives.
• Establish, manage, and monitor departmental budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving engineering processes, tools, methodologies, and product quality.
• Support employee development, technical training, team building, and engineering career advancement.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical assistance to Business Development in support of new business opportunities and company growth.
• Maintain the appropriate engineering skill mix to support customer requirements and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to support product development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Circuit design

PCB development

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Job description

Sigil Partners in Seattle is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for developing and sustaining complex aerospace electronic systems. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with engineering management and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, oversee circuit design, PCB development, and electrical architectures while guiding design reviews and risk management. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.