Lead Electrical Engineering for UAV Systems

AeroVironment, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in the development of Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System products.

You will coordinate with other departments to meet milestones and help shape the engineering strategy, budget, and staffing. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10–12 years in electrical engineering with at least 5 years in leadership, plus hands-on analog design and PCB work.

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 department goals and objectives are met.
• Oversees the design process from 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.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Analog design

PCB design

Project management

Vendor management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB Design Software

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in California is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in the development of Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System products.

You will coordinate with other departments to meet milestones and help shape the engineering strategy, budget, and staffing. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10–12 years in electrical engineering with at least 5 years in leadership, plus hands-on analog design and PCB work.