Senior Electrical Engineering Manager
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Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Aerospace, Space, DefenseIndustries
Requirements
- TS/SCI clearance
- Strong technical background in electrical engineering
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to support programs as an individual contributor (approximately 80% of time)
- Functional management experience (approximately 20% of time)
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead a team of electrical engineers by fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support the professional development of team members
- Develop a professional engineering team culture to meet deadlines and uphold personal accountability
- Manage the functional budget, generate ROI assessments for discretionary efforts such as process improvements or tool development, and control overhead charging rates to specified levels
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to the electrical engineering team by offering insights and solutions to complex technical challenges
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering technology and guide the team
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the location for this Principal Electrical Engineer position?
The role is based at Rocket Lab’s site in Tucson, AZ.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
The position involves approximately 80% individual contributor support on programs and 20% functional management, supporting the utilization, career growth, and well-being of engineers in the Electrical Engineering group while delivering fully validated systems on cost, schedule, and quality targets.
What skills or qualifications are ideal for this position?
An ideal applicant will possess a strong technical background in electrical engineering in addition to excellent leadership skills.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What security clearance is required for this position?
The role requires TS/SCI clearance, as indicated in the job title Principal Electrical Engineer TS/SCI.
Rocket Lab USA
Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions
About Rocket Lab USA
Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron launch vehicle, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit for various sectors. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and reliability. The company's goal is to make space more accessible and to support a wide range of missions, from national security to scientific exploration.
Long Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$713.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
