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 specific discipline. Managers are also valuable contributors to project goals within their discipline. Working across projects, managers ensure that the right engineers are solving the right problems for specific programs and projects. Managers need to be experts in their field and have a passion for the hiring and development of engineers at all levels within their careers. This includes mentoring, training, and assignments, as well as performance reviews and career advancement. Essential Functions Designs, implements, and refines product development, testing, and manufacturing processes. Supervise and manage assignments and career development of assigned staff. Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes. Oversees and contributes to project logistics and resource allocation. Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste. Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments. Helps to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies. Attends trade shows and conferences and makes site visits to suppliers' facilities. Advocates on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success. Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors, senior management and potential customers. Maintains high-level expertise in their field or sector. Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines. Collaborates with other team leaders and departments. Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers. Performs other duties as required. Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule]. Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. Qualifications & 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. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication. Provides oversight and direction to the 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 other 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 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment. Security Clearance Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required. 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 Aevexaerospace