Electrical Engineer Manager

ON SITE WILMINGTON MA

Salary- 150-185k

MAX NEED EMAIL UPON SUBMITTAL 1

opening About the Role We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electronic controls for a space-grade defense program . In this role, you'll take full technical ownership of a high visibility project, guide a team of Electrical Engineers, and ensure smooth coordination across all contributing engineering disciplines. This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing product direction, and delivering hardware that performs in the most demanding environments. What You'll Do Lead the end-to-end technical execution of a major electronic development effort Mentor and develop a team of talented Electrical Engineers Oversee design, analysis, prototyping, integration, and test of space qualified electronics Ensure hardware integrity through comprehensive verification and qualification Own engineering schedules, resource planning, and milestone execution Coordinate closely with Cognizant Engineers, systems engineering, and cross functional partners Manage project budgets and performance (EVMS/CAM), seeking efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities Drive engineering process improvements that improve quality, speed, and robustness Support customer engagements, technical presentations, and major design reviews Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or project lead role Strong background in electronic system development; space grade or high reliability hardware experience is a plus Proven leadership, communication, and decision making skills Experience with cost account management and budget oversight Expertise in design fundamentals, PCB development, and test methodologies Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams Active U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required) Ability to obtain additional government clearances as needed