Flight-Critical Electrical Engineering Manager

Advanced Manufacturing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Company in El Segundo, California, is seeking a skilled leader for their electrical engineering function. You will manage the electrical engineering team responsible for critical systems in aerospace and defense, guiding projects from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, an ability to foster team development, and familiarity with aerospace standards. Competitive salary range is $160,000 - $220,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in electrical engineering for aerospace or defense hardware.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams.
• Deep technical fluency across power electronics and circuit design.
• Comfortable with hands-on debugging and bench work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical engineering team across design, build, and test.
• Develop and retain electrical design and test engineers.
• Set technical standards and engineering best practices.
• Mentor engineers and build a culture of ownership and rigor.
• Contribute to the electrical product roadmap.

Skills

Electrical engineering for aerospace or defense

Team leadership

Power electronics expertise

Analog/digital circuit design

PCBA layout

Qualification testing

Hands-on debugging

First-principles thinking

Familiarity with aerospace standards

Job description

The Advanced Manufacturing Company in El Segundo, California, is seeking a skilled leader for their electrical engineering function. You will manage the electrical engineering team responsible for critical systems in aerospace and defense, guiding projects from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, an ability to foster team development, and familiarity with aerospace standards. Competitive salary range is $160,000 - $220,000 USD.