Electrical Engineering Manager - Lead Prototyping in Space

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Telework options

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Professional growth

Education assistance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for the Sensors and Systems division. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and contribute to rapid prototype development across the electrical engineering lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in space-focused engineering, 2+ years of leadership, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, Accountability, and Strategic thinking.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Mentoring

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for the Sensors and Systems division. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and contribute to rapid prototype development across the electrical engineering lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in space-focused engineering, 2+ years of leadership, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance.