Manager, Electrical Engineering in Cincinnati

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Electrical Engineering Manager – Aerospace & Defense

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | Four 10-hour workdays (4/10 Schedule)
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Relocation Assistance: May be available for qualified candidates

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers supporting advanced electronic systems within the aerospace and defense industry.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on electrical engineering expertise with technical leadership and team development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analog and digital circuit design, product development, and testing, along with the ability to mentor engineers and oversee complex engineering projects.

The Electrical Engineering Manager will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, ensuring product quality, and supporting the development of advanced electronic systems for demanding applications.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers supporting product development and production.
• Oversee engineering activities from initial requirements and concept development through detailed design, testing, and qualification.
• Manage engineering resources, project priorities, and team performance.
• Support hiring, employee development, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, design standards, and best practices.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical innovation.

Electrical Engineering & Product Development

• Design and develop analog and digital circuits for ruggedized electronic systems.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and tolerance evaluations using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Support power supply design, power conditioning, and power conversion systems.
• Lead electrical hardware design, integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause investigations to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Participate in internal and external technical design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and serve as a technical point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Support project planning and technical estimates for new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of relevant engineering experience, a graduate degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong background in electrical engineering, particularly analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience designing and analyzing power supplies, power conditioning systems, and power conversion circuits (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC).
• Knowledge of analog and digital components, including amplifiers, filters, logic gates, timers, and data converters.
• Experience with PCB design, component selection, schematic capture, and circuit layout.
• Familiarity with serial communication protocols, including UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, or PSpice.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium or PADS.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems using oscilloscopes, function generators, and other laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of EMI suppression, ESD protection, and electrical safety design practices.
• Experience leading engineering teams or complex technical development projects.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, military electronics, or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Experience designing Electronic Safety and Arming Devices (ESADs) or Ignition Safety Devices.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1901A.
• Experience developing electronics for harsh environments involving vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and humidity.
• Knowledge of sensors, including MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors.
• Experience with engineering failure analysis, design verification, and qualification testing.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring electrical engineering professionals.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term career opportunity.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Four-day workweek (Monday through Thursday).
• Opportunity to lead technically challenging engineering programs.
• Professional development and engineering leadership opportunities.
• Potential relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates.

Additional Information

• Work Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Schedule: Four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required
• Security Clearance: Not required at the time of application
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for technical leadership, innovative electronic systems, and product development, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to connecting with qualified candidates interested in advancing their engineering careers.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package offered. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.