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Electrical Engineering Manager

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Job ID: 113026

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineering Manager leads a team of electrical and programmable logic engineers in the design and development of electronic instrumentation and control and power conversion systems. This role ensures technical and professional excellence, cost-effective solutions, and on-time delivery. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring engineers, managing budgets and schedules, driving design-to-cost and manufacturability efforts, supporting proposal activities, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

  • Leading electrical engineering team in the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. Designs include analog, digital, microprocessor and programmable logic disciplines supporting instrumentation and control, power conversion and communication systems.
  • Responsible for hiring and training and mentoring a team of engineers including conducting performance reviews.
  • Responsible for resource management and planning.
  • Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
  • Provide technical oversight of projects ensuring technical compliances and resolving technical issues.
  • Drive the application of DFx to designs including design to cost, design for test and design for manufacturability requirements
  • Participate in preparation of proposals including development of integrated master schedules for execution.
  • Actively direct projects, monitoring budget and schedule performance and proactively mitigating issues that may arise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in electrical/electronic system design, development, and analysis.
  • 3 years of leadership experience within an engineering environment.
  • Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and schedules from concept through production.
  • Strong knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic designs.
  • Proficiency with engineering tools and software used for circuit design, simulation, and analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability objectives.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $150,452/year- $190,479/year.This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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