Sr. Engineering Manager

our team; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for the CommTech group in Fremont. You will lead a large engineering team across embedded software, firmware, RF and antenna development, and systems engineering, guiding resource planning, processes, and staffing to meet program goals.

You will mentor senior engineers, collaborate with the CTO/Director of Engineering, and help drive new product development and revenue-generating projects in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• MSEE or MSCS with emphasis on RF communication systems. MBA (or equivalent) would be helpful.
• 5 years' experience in RF based system level engineering with exposure to hardware and software.
• 5 years of increasing management responsibility including technical leadership, staffing, project management and customer facing interaction.
• U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident or U.K. citizen

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and KPIs with the Director of Engineering.
• Plan resources and staffing for current and upcoming projects.
• Develop tools to assess staffing adequacy against projected workloads.
• Enforce processes for NPD, Testing and Release, ECR and Bug Tracking.
• Interface with internal stakeholders to meet commitments.
• Provide on-site engineering presence in Fremont to support decision-making.
• Mentor Senior Engineers and Engineering Group Leaders.
• Contribute to planning of resource and budget and product design input.

Skills

RF Systems

Staff Management

Agile

Technical Leadership

Technical Writing

Education

MSEE or MSCS with RF emphasis

MBA helpful

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence (COMINT) systems. With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Engineering Manager for CommTech in our Fremont office you will play a crucial role in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Revenue Generating Projects within our Battlespace and Spectrum Monitoring Systems (SMS) markets.

You will be joining a small dynamic team who develop cutting-edge products. Off the back of numerous strong years of performance and growth you will be joining at an exciting time for CommTech and taking on a senior role with a chance to influence our success going forwards. As Senior Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a large percentage of the Engineering team and ensuring we deliver on our key initiatives. You will be process oriented and experienced in managing teams involved in New Product Development, Revenue Generating Projects and Sustaining Engineering.

Managing a technical team responsible for embedded SW development, firmware development, user interface development, RF and Antenna Development and systems engineering, you will own resource planning and staffing to meet current and projected department workload along with driving processes and procedures in support of the Director, Engineering.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Partner with the Director of Engineering to drive success across key initiatives and CommTech KPIs. This includes providing strategic input, execution, and performance reporting to keep initiatives aligned and moving forward.

2. Lead resource planning and staffing for current and upcoming projects, including the development and application of tools to assess staffing adequacy and availability against projected workloads. This role also involves supporting the Director of Engineering in evaluating project viability and scheduling decisions to ensure timely and effective execution.

3. Supporting the Director, Engineering in implementing and enforcing processes and procedures to drive consistency and quality. This includes, but is not limited to New Product Development, Testing and Release, Engineering Change Control and Issue/Bug Tracking. The role involves ensuring compliance, identifying areas for process optimization, and fostering alignment across teams and initiatives.

4. Interface with Internal Stakeholders to ensure Engineering meets our commitments to the wider business, such as sustaining and maintenance Engineering.

5. Provide a strategic on-site engineering presence in the Fremont office, partnering with the CTO, Director of Engineering, and Chief Engineer to streamline communication, support technical decision-making, and foster team alignment.

6. Provide line management for Senior Engineers and Engineering Group Leaders, offering strategic guidance, mentorship, and support to direct reports in their team leadership roles.

7. Supporting the Director, Engineering with input into planning (resource and budget) and reporting.

8. Contribute to technical input on the design and development of new products, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices, performance requirements, and innovation goals.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Education

• MSEE or MSCS with emphasis on RF communication systems. MBA (or equivalent) would be helpful.
• 5 years' experience in RF based system level engineering with exposure to both hardware and software components. Knowledge of SW development processes (such as Agile) as well as knowledge of system testing techniques is needed.
• 5 years of increasing management responsibility including technical leadership, staffing, project management and customer facing interaction.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident or U.K. citizen

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Process oriented with proven track record of effectively managing teams and consistently delivering measurable outcomes.
• Ability to communicate complex technical subjects to colleagues and customers who lack a strong technical background.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, cross-functional and geographically distributed (time zones) teams to investigate and solve technical and business problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects running concurrently

Travel & Working Environment

• Key leader and presence in the Fremont Office will require time in our Fremont, California office.
• Hybrid working allowed.

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $180,300- $261,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the "Rewards and Benefits" section of our career page.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.