Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Manager
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $140,000 – $165,000 per year
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Work Schedule: 4/10 Schedule (Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop an Electrical Engineering team supporting advanced product development and production programs. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibilities, requiring the selected candidate to manage engineering staff while also contributing directly as a Staff-Level Electrical Engineer.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with extensive experience in analog and digital circuit design, product development, engineering management, and cross-functional team leadership. This role offers the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, mentor talented engineers, and contribute to the development of highly specialized ruggedized electronic systems.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of related experience
• OR Master's Degree with 7+ years of experience
• OR minimum 13 years of directly related experience instead of a degree
• Experience leading and managing engineering teams
• Strong analog and digital electronics design experience
• Experience supporting complete product development lifecycles
• Experience with requirements development and verification
• Strong technical leadership and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Engineering Responsibilities: Electrical Design & Development

• Design ruggedized electronic systems for ordnance applications
• Develop analog and digital electronic circuitry
• Perform circuit tolerance analysis using:
• Hand calculations
• SPICE tools
• Develop and refine product requirements
• Support design, prototype, testing, and production activities

Testing & Verification

• Generate and execute:
• Test Plans
• Test Reports
• Qualification Testing
• Design Verification Testing
• Product Performance Testing
• Lead product testing activities throughout the development lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements and customer specifications

Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering investigations and root-cause analyses
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including:
• 8D
• Fishbone Analysis
• Cause & Effect Analysis
• Participate in technical design reviews
• Serve as technical interface with customers and internal stakeholders

Program Support

• Support proposal development activities
• Prepare labor and material estimates for RFPs
• Support strategic engineering initiatives and product development programs

Management Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop Electrical Engineering personnel
• Manage direct and indirect reports
• Conduct:
• Performance Reviews
• Goal Setting
• Career Development Planning
• Coach engineers through technical and professional development activities

Talent Management

• Support recruiting and hiring efforts
• Develop succession plans
• Identify and develop high-potential talent
• Support employee recognition and retention initiatives
• Lead performance improvement activities when required

Resource Planning

• Manage engineering resources across programs
• Support labor planning and forecasting
• Balance staffing requirements with business priorities
• Ensure appropriate engineering support across projects

Process Improvement

• Define and improve development processes and engineering best practices
• Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Technical Qualifications: Analog Design Experience

• Differential Amplifiers
• Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps)
• Low Dropout Regulators (LDOs)
• Filters
• Data Converters

Digital Design Experience

• Logic Gates
• Flip-Flops
• Timers
• Digital Filtering Techniques

Power Electronics

• Power Supply Design
• Power Conditioning Design
• AC/DC Conversion
• DC/DC Conversion
• DC/AC Conversion
• Linear Power Supplies
• Switching Power Supplies

Communications & Interfaces

• UART
• SPI
• I2C

Sensors & Embedded Electronics

• Temperature Sensors
• MEMS Accelerometers
• Differential Pressure Sensors
• Gyroscopes

Design Best Practices

• EMI Suppression
• ESD Protection
• Short Circuit Protection
• Component Selection
• Circuit Analysis
• PCB Design & Layout

Lab Equipment Experience

• Oscilloscopes
• Function Generators
• Meters and Test Equipment

Software & Tools

• LTSpice
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• Altium Designer
• PADS

Preferred Qualifications

• BSEE or Computer Engineering Degree with 11+ years of experience
• MSEE or Computer Engineering Master's Degree with 9+ years of experience
• Experience designing:
• Electronic Safety and Arming Devices (ESADs)
• Ignition Safety Devices
• Experience with:
• MIL-STD-1316
• MIL-STD-1901A
• Experience with energetic materials testing and interfacing
• Experience designing products for:
• Shock
• Vibration
• Humidity
• Extreme Temperature Environments
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance