Electrical Engineering Manager: Lead UAS Innovation

avav; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AV is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in the development of tactical unmanned aircraft system products. The role coordinates with other departments to meet milestones, defines and executes engineering strategy, budget, and team development while keeping products innovative and competitive.

The manager will oversee design from concept through manufacture, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor engineering staff.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 - 12 years of experience in an electrical engineering role, with minimum 5 years managerial experience
• Experience in analog electronic design required
• Experience in designing low volume and high-quality electronic products
• Experience in PCB and electronic design using software
• Ability to design and develop products from concept through manufacture, analyze and resolve quality assurance issues in a timely manner

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of design and development of electrical projects and oversees the implementation of the technology into finished products to ensure that department goals and objectives are met
• Oversees the design process from design concept through manufacture and develops, coordinates and maintains comprehensive project plans, work schedules and budgets
• Select and assign projects to outside vendors and independent contractors as necessary
• Assists with the creation of specification sheets, instructions and other product-related materials
• Review and make recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize departmental operating performance and manage fiscal responsibility for the Engineering department
• Actively supports commitment to Quality and Safety, and all quality and safety objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement
• Train, oversee and coordinate the work of Engineering Staff to ensure that engineering designs meet product and quality specifications in addition to being detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Leads and influences teams in decision making, schedule adherence and scope management; Ensures that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training, development, goal setting and performance management on a regular and timely basis
• Provides mentorship to engineering team
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet with vendors to discuss technical issues
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical design

Team mentorship

Communications

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB design software

Job description

AV is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in the development of tactical unmanned aircraft system products. The role coordinates with other departments to meet milestones, defines and executes engineering strategy, budget, and team development while keeping products innovative and competitive.

The manager will oversee design from concept through manufacture, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor engineering staff.