Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head, California

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.