Electrical Engineering Manager

SAAB; La Fayette (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB, a global defense and security leader, seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager within our Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management department. You will lead a team developing and sustaining advanced defense and aerospace systems, overseeing electrical design, reliability, and lifecycle maintenance.

This role requires guiding system design and analysis activities, driving innovation and efficiency while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an electrical engineering team in defense or aerospace environments.
• Strong background in electrical design and system analysis.
• Familiarity with safety and industry standards in complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and sustain advanced electrical systems for defense/aerospace programs.
• Guide system design and analysis activities to ensure performance, reliability and compliance.
• Drive innovation, efficiency and rigorous safety standards across the lifecycle of assets.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Reliability engineering

Lifecycle maintenance

System design

Job description

SAAB, a global defense and security leader, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager within our Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management department. You will lead a team developing and sustaining advanced defense and aerospace systems, overseeing electrical design, reliability, and lifecycle maintenance. Responsibilities include guiding system design and analysis activities, driving innovation and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and safety standards. Saab offers a collaborative, supportive culture with the chance to work on cutting-edge defense technology that directly supports global security and civil protection.