Electrical Engineering Manager
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Job Description
SAAB, a global defense and security leader, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager within our Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management department. You will lead a team developing and sustaining advanced defense and aerospace systems, overseeing electrical design, reliability, and lifecycle maintenance. Responsibilities include guiding system design and analysis activities, driving innovation and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and safety standards. Saab offers a collaborative, supportive culture with the chance to work on cutting-edge defense technology that directly supports global security and civil protection.
Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers designing complex defense and aerospace electronic systems
Translate system-level requirements into detailed electrical architectures, schematics, and PCB designs
Plan, schedule, and prioritize engineering work to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to engineering staff
Oversee design reviews, technical documentation, configuration control, and compliance with relevant standards
Coordinate closely with systems, mechanical, software, and test teams to ensure integrated solutions
Drive the use of modern EDA tools, simulation, and analysis techniques to improve quality and efficiency
Support trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode and effects analyses for critical systems
Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements
Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations for new and ongoing programs
Promote continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing within the electrical engineering function
Electrical circuit design and analysis
Embedded and digital electronics design
Analog and mixed-signal design
Power distribution and power electronics fundamentals
PCB design and layout using industry-standard EDA tools
Signal and power integrity analysis
Requirements analysis and traceability
Systems engineering fundamentals for complex platforms
Design for reliability and manufacturability
Knowledge of aerospace and defense environmental and EMI/EMC standards
Simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, signal integrity tools)
Configuration management and version control tools
Technical leadership and team management
Project planning, estimation, and risk management
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Professional Engineer (PE) – Electrical (preferred or ability to obtain)
INCOSE Systems Engineering certification (e.g., ASEP/CSEP) beneficial
Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent) a plus
Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-160, or DO-254 standards
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance, per defense program requirements
Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers designing complex defense and aerospace electronic systems
Translate system-level requirements into detailed electrical architectures, schematics, and PCB designs
Plan, schedule, and prioritize engineering work to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to engineering staff
Oversee design reviews, technical documentation, configuration control, and compliance with relevant standards
Coordinate closely with systems, mechanical, software, and test teams to ensure integrated solutions
Drive the use of modern EDA tools, simulation, and analysis techniques to improve quality and efficiency
Support trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode and effects analyses for critical systems
Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements
Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations for new and ongoing programs
Promote continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing within the electrical engineering function
Electrical circuit design and analysis
Embedded and digital electronics design
Analog and mixed-signal design
Power distribution and power electronics fundamentals
PCB design and layout using industry-standard EDA tools
Signal and power integrity analysis
Requirements analysis and traceability
Systems engineering fundamentals for complex platforms
Design for reliability and manufacturability
Knowledge of aerospace and defense environmental and EMI/EMC standards
Simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, signal integrity tools)
Configuration management and version control tools
Technical leadership and team management
Project planning, estimation, and risk management
Cross-functional collaboration and communication
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Professional Engineer (PE) – Electrical (preferred or ability to obtain)
INCOSE Systems Engineering certification (e.g., ASEP/CSEP) beneficial
Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent) a plus
Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-160, or DO-254 standards
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance, per defense program requirements
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