Space Electronics Engineering Manager

Trident; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trident Systems in Sterling, Virginia, seeks an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to unite and elevate a team of electrical engineers and establish a center of excellence for space electronics design. You will drive standardization, cultivate technical excellence, and mentor engineers while ensuring our electrical engineering capabilities scale to support growth in the competitive space industry.

This role balances technical leadership with people development and requires a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 9+ years of total experience in electrical engineering within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industry.
• Including 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success solving complex engineering problems and delivering products through full lifecycle.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive compliance in a collaborative, non-authoritarian manner.

Responsibilities

• Standardize engineering outputs and documentation across all programs.
• Consolidate and document EE-specific resources, best practices, and lessons-learned.
• Establish design review processes and quality gates for electrical deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce design cycle time and improve first-pass success rates.
• Develop and maintain electrical engineering technical roadmap aligned with company strategic goals.
• Hire, onboard, and mentor additional EEs to meet growing program demands.
• Coordinate and support training programs to develop technical and professional competencies.
• Support and advocate for team member career growth through mentorship and development planning.
• Conduct one-on-ones, skip-levels, and team meetings to maintain open communication
• Conduct annual performance reviews with clear, actionable feedback
• Manage resource allocation and staffing assignments based on company priorities, program needs, and individual development goals
• Review and approve timecards to ensure accurate project charging
• Collaborate with program managers to forecast resource needs and capacity constraints
• Establish metrics and KPIs to track team performance, quality, and efficiency
• Interface with Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure design-for-manufacturability and design-for-test principles
• Partner with other functional managers to promote integrated product development
• Represent electrical engineering in strategic planning and business development activities
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across programs to maximize organizational learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

Trident Systems in Sterling, Virginia, seeks an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to unite and elevate a team of electrical engineers and establish a center of excellence for space electronics design. You will drive standardization, cultivate technical excellence, and mentor engineers while ensuring our electrical engineering capabilities scale to support growth in the competitive space industry.

This role balances technical leadership with people development and requires a track record