Electronics Engineer - Smithtown, NY

Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, while offering opportunities to work on impactful projects alongside experienced engineering professionals. An exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design and delivery of advanced electronic systems supporting complex aerospace and defense programs.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design and delivery of advanced electronic systems supporting complex aerospace and defense programs. This position combines technical leadership, people management, and customer engagement while overseeing products from initial concept through full-scale production.

Client Details

Our client is an established engineering and technology organization that develops highly reliable electronic systems for demanding applications where performance, quality, and dependability are critical. Operating in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, the company supports programs that require cutting-edge engineering solutions and rigorous technical standards.

The business has built a reputation for solving complex technical challenges and investing in both its technology and its people. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, while offering opportunities to work on impactful projects alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical and electronics engineers.
• Define technical direction and engineering best practices across hardware and embedded systems development.
• Manage the design and implementation of complex electronic products from concept through production release.
• Drive the architecture and development of power electronics, motor control systems, and embedded computing solutions.
• Provide technical oversight for FPGA- and microprocessor-based designs.
• Support PCB design, simulation, prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Establish manufacturing test strategies and ensure smooth product transitions into production environments.
• Create and review technical documentation, test procedures, and design review materials.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to resolve technical and production issues.
• Support proposal efforts, scope definition, resource planning, and engineering cost estimates.
• Partner with program management teams to track schedules, budgets, risks, and project deliverables.
• Present technical information to customers and stakeholders during reviews, meetings, and program updates.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and developing technical talent.
• Strong expertise in power electronics, including DC-DC conversion, motor drives, and motor control systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, FPGA technologies, and microprocessor-based architectures.
• Demonstrated success leading products through the complete development lifecycle.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, testing, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as Altium, LTspice, and LabVIEW.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-impact engineering initiatives supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs.
• Significant influence over technical strategy, product development, and team growth.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and complex engineering challenges.
• Strong career progression opportunities within a growing technical organization.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
• 401(k) program with immediate vesting and employer matching contributions.
• Compressed work schedule options for improved work-life balance where applicable.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Generous paid time off package and multiple paid company holidays.
• Paid family leave benefits.
• Supportive culture focused on employee development, technical excellence, and long-term career growth.

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