Electrical Engineering Manager

SAAB, a global defense and security leader, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager within our Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management department. You will lead a team developing and sustaining advanced defense and aerospace systems, overseeing electrical design, reliability, and lifecycle maintenance. Responsibilities include guiding system design and analysis activities, driving innovation and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with rigorous industry and safety standards.

Saab offers a collaborative, supportive culture with the chance to work on cutting-edge defense technology that directly supports global security and civil protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers designing complex defense and aerospace electronic systems
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed electrical architectures, schematics, and PCB designs
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize engineering work to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to engineering staff
• Oversee design reviews, technical documentation, configuration control, and compliance with relevant standards
• Coordinate closely with systems, mechanical, software, and test teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Drive the use of modern EDA tools, simulation, and analysis techniques to improve quality and efficiency
• Support trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode and effects analyses for critical systems
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations for new and ongoing programs
• Promote continuous improvement, standardization, and knowledge sharing within the electrical engineering function

Required Skills

• Electrical circuit design and analysis
• Embedded and digital electronics design
• Analog and mixed-signal design
• Power distribution and power electronics fundamentals
• PCB design and layout using industry-standard EDA tools
• Signal and power integrity analysis
• Requirements analysis and traceability
• Systems engineering fundamentals for complex platforms
• Design for reliability and manufacturability
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense environmental and EMI/EMC standards
• Simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, signal integrity tools)
• Configuration management and version control tools
• Technical leadership and team management
• Project planning, estimation, and risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication