Electrical Engineering Lead - Aerospace - Smithtown, NY

Lead Aerospace And Defence Electronics Programs

Our client is a highly respected engineering organization delivering advanced technology solutions used in some of the world's most demanding environments. Their teams work on complex, mission-critical programs where innovation, quality, and reliability are essential to success.

Job Description

Technical Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical and embedded systems engineers.
• Provide technical direction across hardware, firmware, and systems development activities.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Support career growth, performance development, and succession planning within the team.

Product Development & System Architecture

• Drive the design and development of advanced electronic systems from concept through qualification and production.
• Architect power electronics solutions including DC-DC converters, motor drives, and motor control systems.
• Provide expertise in FPGA-based and microprocessor-driven embedded designs.
• Guide PCB development activities using industry-leading design and simulation tools.

Manufacturing & Quality

• Establish manufacturing test strategies to support seamless production ramp-up.
• Develop and implement test methodologies, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure products meet high-reliability, operational, and quality requirements.

Program & Business Support

• Support proposal development, bid activities, and technical scoping efforts.
• Estimate engineering effort, resource requirements, and project schedules.
• Track technical progress and provide accurate program forecasts and ETC estimates.
• Proactively manage technical risks while balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Customer Engagement

• Act as a key technical interface with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead technical reviews, program updates, and customer presentations.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant industry experience and 4+ years of people leadership experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of industry experience and 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven background within aerospace, defense, military, or other high-reliability electronics environments.
• Strong expertise in power electronics, including DC-DC converters, motor drivers, and motor control systems.
• Experience developing FPGA and microprocessor-based embedded systems.
• Proficiency with tools such as Altium, LTspice, LabVIEW, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in fast-paced technical environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team and influence technical direction.
• Work on mission-critical technologies supporting aerospace and defense programs.
• Own products throughout the complete development life cycle.
• Strong career growth opportunities with a company investing heavily in talent development.
• Excellent benefits package including immediate healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, generous PTO, and paid family leave.