Manager of Spacecraft Electrical Engineering

Manager of Spacecraft Electrical Engineering (0/1)

San Jose , United States

We are seeking a Manager
of Spacecraft Electrical Engineering to lead our electrical engineering organization and drive the technical execution of current and future satellite programs. This role combines people leadership, customer engagement, and system-level technical ownership
.

You will guide junior engineers, translate customer requirements into executable engineering plans, and ensure delivery across multiple programs. A major focus of this role is working directly with customers and internal stakeholders to develop practical, scalable solutions using existing resources—while identifying where improvements or investments are needed.

You will serve as the primary electrical engineering interface to executive leadership and systems engineering, helping shape the next generation of spacecraft designs.

• Develop a deep understanding of current spacecraft electrical systems
  , architectures, and limitations, and continuously identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with Systems Engineering to define holistic, scalable electrical architectures for upcoming spacecraft platforms.
• Provide technical direction across power systems, avionics, interfaces, and board-level designs.
• Ensure designs are reliable, testable, and aligned with mission requirements.
• Guide, mentor, and develop junior electrical engineers
  , providing hands-on technical coaching as needed.
• Break down customer and program requirements into actionable engineering tasks and assign work across the team.
• Track progress, quality, and schedule for each engineer’s deliverables.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support professional growth.
• Act as a technical lead in customer discussions to understand unique mission needs and constraints.
• Translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions that fit current capabilities, staffing, and schedules.
• Drive trade studies and present technical approaches to customers and internal leadership.

• Follow up on engineering tasks to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and technical rigor.
• Surface risks, resource gaps, and technical issues early, and report them clearly to executive leadership.
• Improve and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) between Electrical Engineering, Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Test teams to strengthen communication and execution.
• Represent Electrical Engineering in program reviews and leadership meetings.

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, or high-reliability electrical systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong system-level understanding of spacecraft electrical architectures (power, avionics, interfaces, payload electronics).
• Proven ability to translate high-level requirements into executable engineering plans.
• Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders on technical solutions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with comfort presenting to executives.

• Prior experience as a technical manager, engineering lead, or director.
• Background in satellite development cycles from concept through flight.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Experience driving cross-functional process improvements.

• Lead the electrical direction of next-generation spacecraft platforms.
• Shape engineering culture, processes, and technical architecture.
• Work directly with customers and executives on mission-critical systems.
• Build scalable solutions that define future satellite programs.