Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering - Space Technologies

Albuquerque, NM · full time · Management

$128,000 – $195,250

Listed on AeroVironment’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads a large electrical engineering team developing custom electronics for space systems, laser communications, and aerospace applications. It combines hands-on technical depth in circuit design and simulation with strategic responsibility for team building, departmental standards, and cross-program execution.

Our summary, not AeroVironment’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years progressive electrical engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems
3+ years leadership or management experience
Ability to organize, lead, and develop a high-performing electrical engineering department
Experience managing subordinate managers
Experience leading electrical engineering across product lifecycle (requirements, design, analysis, integration, test, production)
Experience in design, analysis, integration, and test of custom electronics
Proficiency in electrical design software and simulation tools
Ability to manage departmental budget and resource allocation
U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status per ITAR regulations

Nice to have

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Understanding of space qualification standards (NASA, MIL-STD)
Experience designing custom electronics for space products
Experience with PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
Understanding of IPC standards for PCB design and fabrication
Experience deriving sub-assembly requirements and defining test methodologies
Experience with laser communications systems, space sensors, or imaging/sensing electronics
Experience with EVMS or similar program execution frameworks
Strong customer-facing and presentation skills
Experience with technical status, risk, and progress reporting
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance