Electrical Engineering Manager

Work Arrangement Onsite role at the Tampa, FL Office with potential travel to testing sites as needed. Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends, and some holidays and in-field test environments. Job Overview As an Electrical engineering manager within AEVEX Aerospace, you will be responsible for the supervision, development and tasking of a group of engineers who share your discipline. Managers contribute to project goals across programs, ensuring the right engineers solve the right problems. You will mentor, train, provide performance reviews, and support career advancement for engineers at all levels. Essential Functions Designs, implements, and refines product development, testing, and manufacturing processes. Supervise and manage assignments and career development of assigned staff. Lead teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes. Oversee and contribute to project logistics and resource allocation. Strive to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and reduce waste. Secure resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments. Help create and oversee project budgets and engage in cost management strategies. Attend trade shows and conferences and make site visits to suppliers’ facilities. Advocate on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success. Communicate technical information to non‑technical stakeholders, including investors, senior management, and potential customers. Maintain high-level expertise in the field or sector. Ensure processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines. Collaborate with other team leaders and departments. Forge and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers. Perform other duties as required. Maintain regular and reliable attendance on a full‑time basis (or in accordance with posted schedule). Exhibit professional behavior with internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and aligns with company policies. Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. Qualifications and Competencies Strong personnel and project management skills. Expert‑level knowledge of sector technology and processes. Strong leadership, team building, and mentoring skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills. Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills. Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges. Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills. Proficiency in using presentation software to explain complex information to non‑technical management personnel and other stakeholders. Strong ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously. Proficiency with Agile/Scrum or similar collaborative tools a plus. Leadership Competencies Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day‑to‑day function of the department. Identifies, recruits, and retains top‑notch talent. Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Coaches, mentors, engages, and develops the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities. Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management. Maintains transparent communication through department meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, and appropriate email and regular interpersonal communication. Provides oversight and direction to employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and procedures. Strong experience leading teams; establishing goals, KPPs, appraisals. Strong experience in government contracting; establishing basis of estimates (BOEs), strategic sourcing, etc. Strong experience in electrical system design, CCA design, RF testing. Education / Certifications BS in electrical engineering required. Master’s degree in electrical engineering preferred. Experience 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or a related discipline. 4+ years of leadership or management experience in a technical role. Experience using SOLIDWORKS computer‑aided design (CAD) platforms or equivalent. Experience using Confluence and JIRA software tools. Experience using Altium, P‑Spice, and other design tools. Experience with data analytics. Physical Requirements Frequently required to sit and reach to use computers and other office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Security Clearance Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance; U.S. citizenship required. About AEVEX AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports U.S. national security missions and partner nation needs worldwide by providing aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company offers custom design and engineering, rapid prototyping, sensor integration, aircraft modification and certification, flight test instrumentation and support, mission operations service, advanced intelligence data processing, and tailored hardware and software mission‑system tools. Benefits AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance group coverage (with a portion of the premiums paid by the company), professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees. Equal Employment Opportunity AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr AEVEX