Digital Engineering Manager

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland seeks a senior Digital Hardware leader to manage the Digital Hardware section of the Electrical Engineering and Receiver Exciter Department, providing engineering leadership on programs and supervising 40–100 staff including group managers and senior technical personnel.

The role drives the Digital Hardware strategy, oversees roadmaps, and champions disciplined engineering processes while collaborating with peer managers and business division counterparts on staffing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S Citizenship is required
• An active US Government Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years of experience with design, verification and integration & test of technology products for radar, electronic warfare, or related sensor systems
• 3+ years of prior experience in people leadership
• Experience leading large groups in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
• IPT Lead or Technical Lead experience on DoD or related programs
• 3+ years prior functional management experience
• Experience with High‑speed Digital Hardware and/or Processor Hardware
• Experience with real‑time embedded systems development and test
• Experience with firmware / FPGA development
• Product Management Experience
• Top Secret clearance and/or SCI with CI or FS polygraph
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Advanced degree in technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Hardware section of the Electrical Engineering and Receiver Exciter Department
• Provide engineering leadership on programs
• Supervise 40–100 employees including group managers and senior technical staff
• Develop and maintain the Digital Hardware strategy and roadmaps
• Champion disciplined engineering processes and continuous improvement
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise frontline managers
• Support proposal activities including technical/management volumes and BOE
• Oversee workload forecasting and engineering talent development
• Manage performance reviews, compensation planning, and recognition
• Collaborate with peer managers and business divisions on staffing and program support

Skills

Digital Hardware Management

Engineering Leadership

IPT Lead Experience

High‑Speed Digital Hardware

Real‑Time Embedded Systems Development

Leadership Qualities

Excellent Communication

Team Engagement

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years experience

Master’s degree with 6 years experience

PhD with 4 years experience

Active US Government Secret Security Clearance

Tools

FPGA Development

Firmware Development

High‑speed Digital Hardware

Real‑Time Embedded Systems Test

Job description

• Manage the Digital Hardware section of the Electrical Engineering and Receiver Exciter Department
• Provide engineering leadership on programs
• Lead a section of 40–100 employees with direct supervision of group managers and senior technical staff
• Implement department vision and lead initiatives to achieve objectives
• Collaborate with peer section managers and business division counterparts on staffing and program support
• Perform direct-charge program work for approximately 60% or more of time and charge
• Provide technical work, IPT leadership, consulting, proposal support, and engineering leadership or support
• Lead section staff according to organizational goals, business objectives, and company policies
• Develop and maintain the Digital Hardware strategy
• Oversee Digital Hardware technology roadmaps
• Champion disciplined engineering processes and improvement
• Lead programs and engineering teams to achieve engineering objectives and milestones
• Support proposal activities, including technical/management volume development and BOE development/defense
• Support skill and career development, continuous improvement, and growth initiatives
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise frontline managers
• Manage workload forecasting and develop engineering talent
• Provide engineering staffing to programs
• Manage indirect charging of section staff
• Prepare, manage, and conduct performance reviews
• Lead compensation planning, promotion evaluations, and employee recognition activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S Citizenship is required
• An active US Government Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years of experience with design, verification and integration & test of technology products for radar, electronic warfare, or related sensor systems
• 3+ years of prior experience in people leadership
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills
• Experience leading large groups in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
• IPT Lead or Technical Lead experience on DoD or related programs
• 3+ years prior functional management experience
• Experience with High-speed Digital Hardware and/or Processor Hardware
• Experience with real-time embedded systems development and test
• Experience with firmware / FPGA development
• Product Management Experience
• Top Secret clearance and/or SCI with CI or FS polygraph
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Advanced degree in technical discipline

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Digital Hardware initiatives, leading engineering teams, and developing technology roadmaps while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Proven ability to mentor and develop talent, oversee program support, and implement disciplined engineering processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Digital Hardware Management
• Engineering Leadership
• IPT Lead Experience
• High-Speed Digital Hardware
• Real-Time Embedded Systems Development

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Design Verification
• Integration & Test
• Firmware Development
• FPGA Development
• Product Management
• Technology Roadmaps
• Performance Reviews
• Workload Forecasting

Soft Skills

• Leadership Qualities
• Excellent Communication
• Collaboration Skills
• Team Engagement
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S Government Secret Security Clearance
• Top Secret Clearance
• SCI with CI or FS Polygraph

Industry Keywords

• Radar Systems
• Electronic Warfare
• Sensor Systems
• DoD Programs
• Special Program Access (SAP)