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Your Job
As an Electrical Engineering Manager you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers-including electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines-focused on the design and development of power systems for aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership, ensure program execution excellence, and serve as the functional expert for electrical engineering activities across multiple programs and platforms. This role requires strong technical knowledge in power electronics, MIL-STD compliance, and aerospace product development lifecycles, as well as proven leadership skills and a passion for mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
Our Team
You will join a highly skilled engineering division focused on designing, testing, and producing advanced aerospace systems. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared mission to deliver products that meet the highest standards of precision and reliability.
What You Will Do
Serve as the technical authority for all electrical engineering activities, including power system design, system integration, and compliance with customer and industry specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-704, DO-160, etc.).
Oversee design reviews, FMEAs, and technical risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and manufacturable solutions.
Ensure robust engineering documentation, including schematics, block diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures.
Provide day-to-day leadership and professional development for electrical, mechanical, and software engineering team members.
Perform resource planning and load leveling across concurrent projects to ensure optimal team utilization and performance.
Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Maintain ownership of engineering deliverables across all phases of the product lifecycle-from concept and design through testing, validation, and production support.
Collaborate with Program Management and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical schedules with broader project milestones and customer expectations.
Monitor engineering KPIs (e.g., design cycle time, defect rates, test coverage) to drive execution excellence.
Evaluate the electrical engineering portion of new quote and proposal requests, including risk assessments and estimation of labor, material, and NRE costs.
Interface with customers to define technical requirements, provide progress updates, and ensure satisfaction with engineering solutions.
Partner with Supply Chain and Quality teams to support key supplier visits, audits, and technical reviews of components and subsystems.
Champion engineering processes aligned with AS9100 and other applicable quality standards.
Ensure adherence to industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines for all deliverables.
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in engineering tools, methods, and workflows.
Occasional domestic travel (~10-15%) for supplier visits, customer meetings, and program reviews.
Office and lab environment, with occasional time spent on the manufacturing floor or test facilities.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
8+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.
Deep understanding of aerospace and defense requirements, including relevant power system standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704).
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex product development programs.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build high-performing teams.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
U.S. citizenship required (due to contractual or export control obligations)
What Will Put You Ahead
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field.
Experience with ruggedized power systems, embedded controls, or mission-critical electronics.
Working knowledge of AS9100, IPC standards, and configuration management tools.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence.
With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.
Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
