Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

Location: North Seattle / Puget Sound Region, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Direct Hire Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Salary range: $165,000 – $200,000 + 7.5% bonus

**Relocation assistance is available**

**This role requires U.S. citizenship to meet ITAR compliance requirements as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15.**

Position Overview:

My client is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers responsible for developing and sustaining complex aerospace electronic systems and products.

This position combines hands-on technical leadership with engineering team management. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical engineering, circuit design, PCB development, and technical problem-solving, along with the ability to mentor engineers and manage multiple engineering initiatives.

This is a working leadership position requiring direct involvement in technical decisions, design reviews, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working within a smaller, highly collaborative engineering team while supporting the resources and technical capabilities of an established aerospace and defense organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and management for electrical engineering product development and sustaining programs.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, providing hands-on technical guidance in circuit design, PCB development, electrical systems, and troubleshooting.
• Manage the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, components, and products to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including MIL-PRF-38534.
• Support electrical circuit architecture, board-level design, and technical design reviews.
• Provide technical direction involving DC/DC converters, power systems, and hybrid circuit technologies.
• Identify and mitigate electrical design risks involving thermal management, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and radiation effects.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources across multiple projects while maintaining schedules, quality, and technical objectives.
• Establish, manage, and monitor departmental budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives involving engineering processes, tools, methodologies, and product quality.
• Support employee development, technical training, team building, and engineering career advancement.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical assistance to Business Development in support of new business opportunities and company growth.
• Maintain the appropriate engineering skill mix to support customer requirements and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to support product development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or technical leadership experience.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit design, electrical architecture, and board-level development.
• Direct hands-on experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting electronic circuits, circuit boards, or electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and resolve engineering problems beyond system-level integration.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and supporting engineering development activities.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical engineering standards, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced skills in employee development, team building, business acumen, continuous improvement, systems and tools, project management, and written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, allocate engineering resources, and work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.
• Self-motivated leadership approach with the ability to balance technical responsibilities and people management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DC/DC converter design, power conversion, or power electronics.
• Background in aerospace, defense, space, or other highly regulated electronics industries.
• Experience developing high-reliability electronic products or systems.
• Familiarity with hybrid circuit technologies and MIL-PRF-38534 requirements.
• Knowledge of thermal management, EMI, and radiation-related design considerations.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary product development environment.

ITAR / Export Control Eligibility: This position may involve access to export-controlled technical data and information subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must meet applicable U.S. Person eligibility requirements or otherwise be authorized to access such information in accordance with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Benefits Highlights:

The organization offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally. Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive low-cost medical plan through Aetna
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Retirement savings program, including employer-supported 401(k) benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and other paid time-off programs.
• Education reimbursement.
• Career development, technical training, and opportunities for advancement within an established engineering organization.
• Employee assistance and wellness resources.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• A collaborative engineering environment supporting technically challenging aerospace and defense programs.