Electronics Engineering Manager

Diversified Technical Systems; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

EV charging

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

Diversified Technical Systems in Seal Beach, CA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in developing data acquisition, sensor, and embedded recording platforms. You will plan projects, monitor schedules, costs, and risks, and coordinate across firmware, software, mechanical, and quality groups to ensure manufacturability and testability.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, excellent communication, and proven experience in electronics design, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline; Master’s degree a plus.
• Proven leadership and project management experience in engineering.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with PDR/CDR milestones and design reviews.
• Experience with analog/digital circuit design and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and test/measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the electronics engineering team to deliver leading-edge, low-power designs.
• Plan, scope, and manage product development projects with schedule and budget oversight.
• Coordinate with firmware, software, mechanical, quality, and other resources for DFM/DFT.
• Review and sign off on electronic designs through conceptual to production stages.
• Report progress on cost, schedule, performance, and risks to leadership.
• Develop and maintain process and infrastructure for electronic design and NPI documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Engineering (MSEE) (bonus)

Tools

Altium NEXUS

LT-SPICE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Job Description: The Electronics Engineering Manager is responsible for performing a wide variety of engineering and project management tasks, including but not limited to, supervising electronics engineering team and manages product development projects.

• Responsible for direct supervision of the electronics engineering team to create leading edge, low power, highly compact designs for data acquisition, sensor, and embedded recording platforms.
• Plans, scopes, and manages product development projects by watching gauges, such as hours, cost, and other indicators.
• Closes gaps between team members' communications, tools, materials, and schedules anomalies. Manages daily and weekly activities with priorities for the electronics team.
• Reports progress in terms of cost vs. budget, schedule, performance, and risks, possible missing deadlines, and resources conflicts to the Director, Engineering and Executive Team.
• Coordinates with firmware, software, mechanical, quality, technicians, planners, and other engineering resources to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT).
• Develops and maintains process & infrastructure for electronic design and validation including releases and New Product Introduction (NPI) documentation packages.
• Reviews and signs-off new electronic designs at the conceptual, schematic, board release, initial test, and hand off to production phases.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as requested by DTS management.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Responsibilities and Duties satisfactorily. The qualifications and skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or similar discipline and substantial related experience in an engineering management role or the equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Master's degree in Engineering (MSEE) or similar discipline is a plus.
• Ability to effectively lead/manage an engineering team utilizing strong analytical, detailed oriented, reasoning, inter-personal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills is necessary.
• Previous project management experience working with small teams as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously is necessary.
• Ability to adhere to existing schedule templates using industry standard milestones such as PDR, CDR is necessary.
• Ability to understand project requirements via Product Design Specifications (PDS) in order meet deadlines while working with other departments such as Business Development, sales, Tech Support, and Operations is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, meet deadlines, and communicate/work effectively with other departments in a professional, diplomatic manner is necessary.
• Previous experience working with analog and digital circuit design, schematics, board layout, as well as, working with PCBA manufacturers is necessary. Detailed knowledge of design circuits to proper review and advice designers. Experience working with Altium NEXUS and/or LT-SPICE simulation is a plus.
• Previous experience with data acquisition system design is a strongly preferred. Understanding of analog and digital filters and their physical characteristics is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of test and measurement industry is a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences (such as customers, vendors, executives, employees), verbally and in writing, is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, meet deadlines, and communicate/work effectively with other individuals/departments in a professional, diplomatic manner is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency using various computer programs, such as, , Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, etc.), as well as the ability to use a variety of specialty tools is necessary.

Benefits

Why Join DTS?

For Six Consecutive Years, DTS Has Been Recognized As One Of The “Best Places To Work”—and For Good Reason. We Believe Happy, Empowered Employees Lead To Exceptional Customer Outcomes. Here's What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus structure
• Flexible work schedules
• Six paid company holidays plus the final week of the year off (paid)
• Free on-site EV charging stations
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary insurance plans including accident and critical illness coverage
• Tuition and training assistance
• 401(k) with employer match

Estimated Salary Range

The estimated salary range listed below allows for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as room for growth achieved within the role over time. Offers extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.

$130k - $185k annualized

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Equipment Use

This position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. The work environment is a production and engineering area and typical business office. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Occasional US and/or international travel to customer, vendor, corporate, and/or other sites may be necessary based on business or customer needs.

ITAR Statement

This position requires compliance with U.S. Export Control requirements. Therefore candidates must qualify as a a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DTS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local regulations.

Keyword: Hardware, Electronics, Technical Aplications, Aerospace