Electrical Engineering Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Aerospace Corporations Experiment LabxLab develops prototypes instruments pathfinders and demonstration systems to address our customers hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for engineers with a passion for design a commitment to teamwork and a desire to helpxLabmake a difference to todays challenges.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to support our Sensors and Systems department.

The selected candidate willbe requiredto work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead mentor and develop a team of engineers and technical staff providing regular feedback career guidance and professional development opportunities
• Build technical depth across the engineering staff through targeted training knowledge sharing and hands-on mentoring in electrical engineering disciplines
• Serve as a key contributor to department strategy development translating organizational goals into actionable team objectives and initiatives
• Support implementation of organizational and department initiatives to standardize and unify engineering processes
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions for fast-paced prototype design across the electrical engineering lifecycle including concept development design test and integration activities
• Collaborate with xLab leadership and cross-functional teams to identify customer needs allocate resources and deliver high-impact projects on schedule
• Foster a team culture that embodies the Leadership Competency Model (LCM) principles ofPeople(developing talent and building high-performing teams)Accountability(driving results and owning outcomes) andStrategicthinking (aligning team efforts with organizational priorities)

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 8 years of experience in rapid prototype and first-of-a-kind concept development for space applications
• 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience including supervising mentoring or managing technical staff
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback conduct performance evaluations and guide career development for engineering professionals
• Strong technical background across electrical engineering lifecycle activities including design testing and integration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Masters or PhD degree from an accredited program in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or related discipline
• 10 years of experience in aerospace defense or space systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Experience managing early career professionals or new graduates in a technical environment
• Track record of contributing to strategic planning and successfully implementing organizational initiatives
• Active security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays sick time and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options

• 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8% 10% or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.