Engineering Manager – Electrical New Product Development (Confidential Aerospace & Defense Leader)

Rochester, NY | Mission-Critical Communications Systems

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading aerospace and defense innovator to identify an Engineering Manager – Electrical New Product Development to lead cutting-edge programs within advanced tactical communications systems.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive new product development (NPD) while overseeing engineering execution across complex, multi-disciplinary systems.

If you're a leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, execution, and technical depth, this is your opportunity to shape next-generation communication technologies.

Why This Role Stands Out

• New Product Ownership: Lead electrical engineering for next-gen product development and legacy sustainment
• People + Program Leadership: Manage and develop a team of engineers while owning delivery outcomes
• Cross-Disciplinary Impact: Influence RF, digital, FPGA, embedded, and mechanical integration
• Defense Innovation: Work on mission-critical systems with real-world global impact

Engineering in a Modern, Digital & AI-Enabled Environment

This organization is advancing engineering through:

• Model-based and systems-driven product development
• Integration of data-driven design, testing, and validation
• Use of structured frameworks like EVM, requirements management, and configuration control
• Continuous improvement across design for manufacturability (DFX) and lifecycle performance

You'll operate in an environment where:

• Engineering decisions balance performance, cost, and schedule
• Innovation is aligned to real-world operational demands
• Teams are empowered to deliver complex systems at scale

What You'll Own

• Lead electrical engineering for new product development programs
• Manage a team of 7+ engineers and technical contributors
• Own project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
• Develop ROM/BOE estimates and manage financial performance
• Drive requirements management, technical baselines, and risk analysis
• Oversee design, integration, testing, and product lifecycle support
• Collaborate across disciplines:
  • RF
  • Digital / FPGA
  • Embedded systems
  • Mechanical engineering
• Support new product introduction (NPI) into manufacturing and operations
• Partner with leadership to deliver cost, quality, and performance improvements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in:
  • Electrical engineering and/or product development environments
• 2+ years of experience in:
  • Engineering leadership or project management
• Proven experience in:
  • New product development (RF, digital, PWBA, or similar)
  • Managing technical teams and complex engineering programs
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Requirements management
  • Cost/schedule tradeoffs
  • Technical risk assessment

Preferred Profile

• Experience with:
  • EVM (Earned Value Management)
  • DOORS or requirements management tools
  • Agile/configuration management systems
• Familiarity with:
  • INCOSE V-model development frameworks
  • Test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, etc.)
• Background in defense, communications, or complex embedded systems

Environment & Expectations

• Location: Rochester, NY
• Work Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)
• Travel: Minimal
• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance required

Why Partner With Us

At Northwest Talent Solutions, we specialize in placing engineering leaders driving innovation and transformation.

• We leverage AI-enabled sourcing and talent intelligence to identify top-tier engineering talent
• Deep expertise across aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering ecosystems
• We provide a high-touch, confidential search experience

This is not a job board process.
This is a targeted search for leaders shaping the future of technology.

Interested?

If you're ready to lead new product innovation in mission-critical systems, we'd love to connect.

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