Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead a team responsible for the design, production, and testing of advanced ASW receiver systems, including sonobuoy receivers, RF front-end modules, and digital signal processing electronics. Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering, this role fosters technical excellence, team collaboration, and professional growth while driving project execution and process improvement. The position also serves as the engineering site lead, coordinating with other engineering disciplines with a dotted-line reporting relationship.

Responsibilities :

• Implement policies, procedures, and tools for designing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Monitor staffing needs and develop plans to support business and program requirements.
• Lead recruitment efforts including requisitions, interviews, evaluations, and onboarding.
• Coordinate projects with technical teams and vendors to ensure milestones are met.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of engineers / technicians.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Influence tenured management on staffing, budgeting, and policy decisions.
• Review and approve designs, testing, and installation procedures.
• Foster a safe working culture and environment.
• Ensure programs meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.
• Provide leadership to resolve project execution challenges.
• Ensure compliance with engineering processes, policies, and standards.
• Provide technical oversight across multiple projects.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The position is based 100% onsite and requires eligibility for US Secret Clearance. The role is located in the NY area, outside of Rochester, and the work environment emphasizes technical management and proposal development. The team consists of 12 direct reports, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and safe working culture.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $190000.00 / yr. Expected CompensationThe expected compensation range for this role is $150-187K Per Year. Please note this represents the minimum expected range. Ultra Maritime considers multiple factors when determining final compensation, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, a candidate's relevant experience and education, certifications and training, as well as current business and market conditions.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Wake Forest, NC.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.