Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

Shape the Future of Tactical Aviation Technology

A cutting-edge drone technology company at the forefront of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) innovation is seeking a driven, hands-on Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the charge in developing advanced electronic systems for mission-critical applications in defense, public safety, and national security.

This is a high-impact leadership role where engineering excellence meets real-world application. You’ll be managing a growing team of engineers, steering the development of embedded systems, power electronics, and RF communication hardware that define the next generation of autonomous aircraft.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & Inspire: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of electrical engineers. Set clear technical direction and foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and high performance.

• Build the Future: Drive the design and optimization of critical electronics — from motor controllers and battery management to embedded systems and RF communications.

• Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with mechanical, firmware, and software teams to create cohesive, high-performing systems that fly with precision and reliability.

• Raise the Bar: Establish and enforce rigorous quality, testing, and compliance standards across all electrical systems.

• Be Strategic: Play a key role in product roadmapping and technology forecasting. Bring insights on trends, risks, and opportunities that shape how we innovate.

• Own the Mission: Help transition designs from R&D to scalable production. Work side-by-side with manufacturing to turn prototypes into field-ready systems.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s a plus).

• Experience:

  • 7+ years in electrical design and development.

  • 3+ years leading engineering teams, ideally within drones, aerospace, robotics, or other high-integrity hardware systems.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Deep knowledge of PCB layout, embedded systems, signal processing, power systems, and RF design.

  • Experience with CAD tools, simulation environments (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB), and control systems for real-time applications.

• Leadership: You’ve led teams through ambiguity, scaled complex systems, and delivered under pressure.

• Communication: Able to clearly articulate vision, strategy, and technical details to engineers, execs, and partners alike.

Why This Role?

This isn’t just a management gig — it’s a chance to lead a team that’s literally building what flies tomorrow. You’ll work on meaningful tech that protects lives, pushes boundaries, and keeps the world a little safer.

Additional Info

• Background Check Required: Post-offer background screening applies. We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

• Location: Onsite in Salt Lake City with occasional travel as needed.

Ready to lead the charge in next-gen drone innovation? Let’s build what’s next — together.