Electrical Engineering Manager

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible scheduling including telework

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for the Sensors and Systems group within xLab. You will lead a team of engineers, mentor staff, and drive rapid prototype activities from concept to integration for space systems.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of space‑related engineering and 2+ years of people leadership, plus the ability to obtain a US security clearance. On‑site work at our El Segundo facility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in rapid prototype and first‑of‑a‑kind concept development for space applications.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising, mentoring, or managing technical staff.
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and guide career development for engineering professionals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff with regular feedback and career guidance.
• Build technical depth through targeted training, knowledge sharing, and hands‑on mentoring in electrical engineering.
• Contribute to department strategy and translate goals into actionable objectives.
• Support standardization and unification of engineering processes across the organization.
• Provide technical leadership for fast‑paced prototype design from concept through test and integration.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify customer needs and deliver high‑impact projects on schedule.
• Foster a culture aligned with Leadership Competency Model pillars: People, Accountability, and Strategic thinking.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporation’s Experiment Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for engineers with a passion for design, a commitment to teamwork and a desire to help xLab make a difference to today’s challenges.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to support our Sensors and Systems department.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff, providing regular feedback, career guidance, and professional development opportunities
• Build technical depth across the engineering staff through targeted training, knowledge sharing, and hands‑on mentoring in electrical engineering disciplines
• Serve as a key contributor to department strategy development, translating organizational goals into actionable team objectives and initiatives
• Support implementation of organizational and department initiatives to standardize and unify engineering processes
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on contributions for fast‑paced prototype design across the electrical engineering lifecycle, including concept development, design, test, and integration activities
• Collaborate with xLab leadership and cross‑functional teams to identify customer needs, allocate resources, and deliver high‑impact projects on schedule
• Foster a team culture that embodies the Leadership Competency Model (LCM) principles of People (developing talent and building high‑performing teams),Accountability (driving results and owning outcomes), andStrategic thinking (aligning team efforts with organizational priorities)

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 8+ years of experience in rapid prototype and first‑of‑a‑kind concept development for space applications
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising, mentoring, or managing technical staff
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and guide career development for engineering professionals
• Strong technical background across electrical engineering lifecycle activities, including design, testing, and integration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master's or PhD degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Experience managing early career professionals or new graduates in a technical environment
• Track record of contributing to strategic planning and successfully implementing organizational initiatives
• Active security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade‑based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$134,200.00 - $201,300.00Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry‑leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.