Electrical Engineer Manager

Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 146,500 - 224,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Manager in Wilmington, Massachusetts to lead the design and development of electronic controls for a space-grade defense program. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in electronic systems development and proven leadership skills.

The position offers a pay range of $146,500 - $224,500 per year, flexible work schedules, education assistance, and comprehensive wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability preferred.
• Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of major electronic development.
• Mentor and develop a team of Electrical Engineers.
• Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration of space qualified electronics.

Skills

Leadership

Electronic system development

Decision-making

Communication

Design fundamentals

PCB development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Electrical Engineer Manager

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer Manager to lead the design and development of advanced electronic controls for a space-grade defense program. In this role, you’ll take full technical ownership of a high visibility project, guide a team of Electrical Engineers, and ensure smooth coordination across all contributing engineering disciplines.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing product direction, and delivering hardware that performs in the most demanding environments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end technical execution of a major electronic development effort
• Mentor and develop a team of talented Electrical Engineers
• Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test of space qualified electronics
• Ensure hardware integrity through comprehensive verification and qualification
• Own engineering schedules, resource planning, and milestone execution
• Coordinate closely with Cognizant Engineers, systems engineering, and cross functional partners
• Manage project budgets and performance, seeking efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities
• Drive engineering process improvements that improve quality, speed, and robustness
• Support customer engagements, technical presentations, and major design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including 2 years in a leadership or project lead role
• Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability hardware experience is a plus
• Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience with cost account management and budget oversight
• Expertise in design fundamentals, PCB development, and test methodologies
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams
• Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Ability to obtain additional government clearances as needed

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay Range: $146,500 - $224,500 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.