Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head

Title: Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head
Location: Torrance, CA
Job Type: FTE/Permanent
Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head to join the team. This role will involve overseeing a team of electrical engineers, managing the development of test equipment, and providing technical leadership. The position is based onsite with a flexible work schedule, including the option for a 9/80 workweek.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of electrical engineers assigned to develop test equipment, providing technical mentoring and training.
• Collaborate with other managers to assign engineers to projects and ensure team performance meets project goals.
• Enforce process compliance and contribute to the development of process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and hiring.
• Serve as an individual contributor on assigned projects (50-75% of the time), utilizing expertise in electrical engineering to mentor and guide the team.
• Design and develop various test systems, including analog and digital circuits, electronic test consoles, and real-time test systems.
• Support the design of cabling and electromechanical packaging for test systems.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, and technical reports.
• Travel occasionally (5-10%) for international engagement as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong background in developing engineering drawings, schematics, and technical reports.
• Experience managing teams in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to interface with team members, other section heads, and global managers.
• Experience with engineering tools and standards such as DOORS, Cadence, OrCAD, PSPICE, LTSPICE, Teamcenter, IPC-620, IPC-630, J-STD-001, and NFPA-79.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Competency in analog and digital circuit design, electronic test console design, and real-time test systems for complex systems.
• Experience with printed wiring board (PWB) design and other relevant electrical engineering disciplines.