Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering – Level 6

Location: San Diego, California, United States; onsite role. The position requires 5–10% travel and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Security clearances are available only to U.S. citizens.

Salary: $127,500–$236,500 per year in California.

Company

Develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Lead new development and sustaining programs for Tactical Data Link products within Broadband Communications Systems.
• Manage the Circuit Card Assembly design team across digital and analog/RF hardware engineering.
• Provide technical direction and ensure designs and product performance meet customer specifications.
• Lead hardware program technical, schedule, and cost performance, including reviews, proposals, and key technical decisions.
• Coordinate with Systems, Software, Program Management, Business Development, Operations, and customers.
• Transition new hardware designs to production and lead failure investigations involving design, manufacturing, and customer returns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of related experience, graduate degree with at least 7 years, or 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 9 years of experience designing high-reliability electronic radio products and related subassemblies.
• Experience with PCB and FPGA development.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing complex engineering programs.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, mentoring, conflict resolution, and resource-planning skills.

Nice to have

• Defense industry experience and deep electrical engineering expertise.
• Experience with system-level development, requirements definition, integration, and risk mitigation for large communications systems.
• Experience leading project engineering or IRAD efforts.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Inclusive workplace focused on collaboration, professional growth, community commitment, and work-life success.