Wilcox Industries · 3 months ago
Staff Electrical Engineering Manager
Newington, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expWilcox Industries is a U.S. government defense contractor seeking a full-time on-site Staff Electrical Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing the electrical engineering department, guiding the team in the design, development, and optimization of electrical systems and products while fostering collaboration and innovation.
ConsultingCRMGovernmentInformation TechnologyLegal
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of senior and junior electrical engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth
Manage performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new engineering staff
Develop and implement strategic plans for electrical engineering initiatives, aligning with overall company objectives and growth strategies
Identify opportunities for process improvements, technology adoption, and innovation to enhance electrical engineering capabilities and project outcomes
Provide technical guidance and support in the resolution of complex electrical engineering challenges and design issues
Review and approve electrical engineering schematics, layouts, component selection, calculations, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Document and implement best practices in electrical engineering design
Promote effective communication and teamwork within the electrical engineering department and across the organization
Support business development efforts by contributing electrical engineering knowledge to the writing of proposals, white papers, responding to RFIs, and participating in proposal reviews
Work closely with Program Managers to establish technical work breakdown structure for electrical engineering tasks on development programs
Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical engineering matters, both internally and with external stakeholders
Generate and present technical briefings to company staff and customers when requested
Contribute innovative ideas for product development and process improvement efforts
Perform other duties as necessary when directed to do so to support business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline
15+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role
Strong technical background in Electrical Engineering
Strong track record of successfully managing complex electrical engineering projects and leading high-performing teams in a high-tech or engineering-intensive environment
Strong track record of designing and developing manufacturable products
Expertise in electrical design, power systems, and electronics
High proficiency with engineering design tools (e.g., Altium) and project management software
Understanding of embedded systems programming and development, including knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and associated firmware
Proficiency in signal processing techniques and systems
Understanding of EMC standards, testing, and mitigation techniques
Familiarity with industry standards and regulating bodies such as IEC, UL, and IEEE
Experience with simulation and modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, Field Modeling
Experience in integrating electrical systems with mechanical and software components
Experience in reliability engineering practices, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and reliability testing of circuit boards
Ability to analyze system performance, including thermal analysis, signal integrity, and power analysis
Direct experience creating or modifying engineering development processes
Ability to lead highly technical engineers
Ability to mentor junior engineers
Skills in planning, executing, and managing engineering projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting
Ability to self-manage/self-direct projects and communicate with engineering staff regularly
Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently with changing deadlines and priorities
Working knowledge of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including design reviews and test readiness reviews
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365, Teams)
Proposal writing experience
Demonstrated leadership ability while working well in a multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Must be able to maintain composure in dealing with executives, customers, and staff, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
Motivated, self-directed and highly organized with strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to adapt to modern software and work methodologies
Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position
Wilcox is a U.S. government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work
Company
Wilcox Industries
Wilcox Industries is a government relations company that provides military and law enforcement solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dominic (Nic) Goupil
CTO/CIO
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2025-12-24
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