Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering ManagerFind out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Location: Boulder Area, Colorado | Engineering Leadership | New Product DevelopmentThe OpportunityWe are partnering with an innovative, established technology manufacturer seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of electrical engineers and designers. This is an opportunity to drive the development of sophisticated, high-performance instrumentation and electromechanical products, from early-stage research and conceptual design through commercialization.The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in electrical engineering with proven people leadership, strong product development experience, and the ability to deliver complex hardware solutions in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers and designers responsible for complex electrical and electromechanical systems.Oversee electrical architecture, circuit design, prototyping, testing, verification, and documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.Provide technical leadership for analog and digital electronics, PCB design, signal processing, and embedded-controlled hardware systems.Establish engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.Drive project execution, resource planning, risk mitigation, and technical decision-making while balancing cost, schedule, and performance.Lead DFMEA, design reviews, technical risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives within an ISO-regulated quality environment.Partner with mechanical, firmware, systems engineering, product management, and project leadership teams to successfully launch new products.Support long-term technology planning, team development, recruiting, and engineering capability expansion.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.10+ years of experience designing and developing complex electrical and electromechanical products, preferably in an R&D or new product development environment.5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including functional management or technical team leadership.Strong technical foundation in electrical systems integrated with embedded software.Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout tools such as Altium, Siemens Xpedition, or PADS, and SPICE-based circuit simulation.Hands-on familiarity with electrical laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.Understanding of hardware configuration management, design controls, and engineering release processes.Familiarity with ISO quality systems and applicable electrical safety and EMC standards, including CE, ETL, and IEC 61010.Experience managing engineering projects through structured product development processes, including stage-gate and Agile methodologies.Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering.Experience with low-noise analog electronics, high-sensitivity detection, photonics, optical systems, or precision measurement technologiesKnowledge of photodetectors, laser-based systems, signal conditioning, and high-performance data acquisition.Background developing complex scientific, analytical, industrial, or electronic instrumentation.Experience with Six Sigma, DFSS, Lean, or structured root-cause analysis methodologies.PMP certification or demonstrated project management expertise.Experience leading distributed engineering teams or external development partners.Why Consider This Opportunity?This position offers the chance to lead an established engineering team, influence technical strategy, and contribute directly to the development of sophisticated, next-generation technology. You'll have meaningful ownership of engineering processes, team development, and product innovation within an organization committed to continued investment in research and development.Interested in learning more? xhyhwjd

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