Associate Manager, Electrical Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking an Associate Manager for Electrical Engineering based in Cincinnati, OH. In this dual-role position, you'll manage a team of engineers while also contributing technically. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, have at least 6 years of relevant experience, and possess strong management and communication skills. Automated tools proficiency and the ability to navigate complex projects are essential. Join a diverse, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and high performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years related experience or a graduate degree with 4 years experience.
• Strong focus on improving processes and professional behavior.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution and provide performance feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers and perform individual productive work.
• Assist in defining and improving department’s development processes.
• Lead hiring actions and support team morale.

Skills

Management experience

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Team leadership

Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

PADS Logic/Layout

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Title

Associate Manager, Electrical Engineering

Job Code

37551

Job Location

Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineering Associate Manager, you will be in a dual-role manager position, involving both front‑line management of a team of engineers and performance of individual productive work on a program. L3Harris Engineering Managers possess the skills of a top‑notch influencer, motivator, and leader who can grow a team of engineers while advancing their own career in a management role and in engineering leadership.

Essential Functions

Engineering Individual Contributor

• Analog and digital design of ruggedized electronics for ordnance applications.
• Circuit tolerance analyses using hand calculations and Spice tools.
• Requirements development, refinement, and compliance.
• Generate test plans and test reports related to product performance (Brassboard, Design Verification, Qualification, Firing Properties, etc.).
• Lead and direct test activities in all phases of product development cycle.
• Lead failure investigations using structured tools (8D, Fishbone, Cause & Effect, etc.).
• Generate material for and participate in design reviews for all phases of the product development cycle.
• Act as technical interface to internal and external customers.
• Provide inputs (material and labor estimates) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Management

• Assist department manager in defining, maintaining, and improving the department’s development processes and best practices.
• Ensure staff are properly using best practices and the development processes on their assigned programs.
• Provide regular labor and resource planning to support programs and activities.
• Actively support all phases of hiring activities for the team.
• Support management of morale and work to proactively mitigate attrition.
• Support succession planning and identification/development of key talent.
• Carry out performance management and goal setting of all direct reports, both formal and informal. Provide meaningful, constructive feedback to ensure the development of each staff member.
• Lead performance improvement plan formulation and execution as needed.
• Proactively support reward and recognition activities for the staff members. Develop and submit merit recommendations during the yearly merit review cycle.
• Perform conflict resolution between teammates as required.
• Take an active role in the professional development of each staff member. May include identification, guidance, and support of formal training, on‑job training, mentoring, and/or new program assignments.
• Proactively mentor, coach, assist, and/or provide additional help to engineers in the analysis, design, build, integration, test, validation, verification, documentation, and/or maintenance of products.
• Foster an individual and team culture of Continuous Improvement (CI).
• Ability to obtain security clearance if required.
• Must be a U.S. Person.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with minimum of 6 years prior related experience. Graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and various CAD/CAE tools is required.
• The individual will have a history of setting high goals and standards for self, others, and the organization, be dissatisfied with average performance and assume full responsibility for results.
• The individual will be a self‑starter, identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, effectively manage one's time and resources, and be a team player.
• Strong focus on originating action to improve existing conditions and processes, identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions are also characteristics of a strong candidate. Individuals will also demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in all business dealings.
• Outstanding communication (both verbal and written), collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct reviews of electrical designs, circuit analysis, and engineering change notices.
• Experience with creating engineering estimates, plans, and BoE's.

Preferred Additional Skills

• BSEE/CompE +8 years of experience, or MSEE/CompE +6 years of experience.
• Experience with temperature sensors, MEMs accelerometers, differential pressure sensors, and Gyros.
• Experience designing for ESD protection.
• Experience with PADS Logic/Layout and Altium Designer.
• EMI Design and Test Experience (MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-461).
• Design for extreme environments (Vibration, Shock, Temperature, Temperature & Humidity).
• Energetic materials interfacing/testing (EFDIs, LEEFIs, Lead Charges, Boosters).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-1901.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action tools and processes.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.