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Defense Programs Electrical Engineering Leader
Defense Programs Electrical Engineering LeaderSensata Technologies, Inc. • South Burlington, VT, US
Defense Programs Electrical Engineering Leader

Defense Programs Electrical Engineering Leader

Sensata Technologies, Inc. • South Burlington, VT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Powering the mission. Driving innovation. Defending the future.

At Dynapower, we're not just designing power conversion systems - we're delivering mission-critical solutions that keep our nation's defense forces powered on land, at sea, and in the air. We're looking for a bold and strategic Electrical Engineering Leader to spearhead our Defense Programs portfolio - someone who thrives on complexity, leads with purpose, and can inspire a high-performing team to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do :

You'll lead the electrical engineering efforts behind our most critical Defense initiatives. From quoting and launching multimillion-dollar, multi-year programs to supporting system sustainment, you'll be at the center of technical execution and strategic alignment. You'll work closely with the Defense Sales team, project management, and mechanical engineering counterparts to bring world-class power conversion hardware to life - and to the front lines.

  • General Responsibilities

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  • Leads an engineering project, from start to finish, or one phase of a large project, so that it is completed on time and within budget
  • Implements an established project plan; monitors progress and performance against the project plan; identifies, resolves, or escalates operational problems and minimize delays
  • Leads the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
  • Estimates the costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of an engineering project and monitor activities, allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
  • Leads project meetings and prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
  • Set priorities, allocate tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones
  • Experience / Qualifications

  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and / or external customers
  • The position will interface directly with Dynapower 's Defense customers to quote land and develop large multiyear programs focused on power conversion hardware for land, sea, and air installations. The role works as part of the Engineering Technology team, which will align with our Defense Sales team and other cross-functional departments within Dynapower to expand our active program portfolio. The candidate will lead a team of electrical engineers working with their mechanical counterparts to align EE and ME resources to deliver world-class power conversion hardware solutions to the military and shipbuilders.

    What You Will Do : \n

  • Lead and manage all phases of the Defense division portfolio programs, from program inception and proposal creation through qualification, including supporting the program maintenance phase of selling spare parts, preventative maintenance, and follow-on orders.
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  • Work with a multidiscipline team of engineers throughout the program to deliver on all the SDRL requirements and create design data to support the preliminary and critical design reviews with shipbuilders and the Navy.
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  • Serve as a liaison between project management, planning and , project teams, and executive management.
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  • Review and assess the status of projects, budgets, and schedules, challenging project engineers to ensure progress and alignment with revenue goals.
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  • Monitor project issues and develop solutions to ensure productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
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  • Contribute to creating and maintaining the integrated master schedule for all assigned projects.
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  • Lead identification of program risks and opportunities, including development of the risks / opportunities, mitigation plans, tracking and coordination, and resolution, plus risk briefings to various risk and opportunity management boards.
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  • Utilize fundamental engineering principles to facilitate production and design changes within the project team, resulting in superior products within the program budget.
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    Qualifications You Must Have :

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  • B.S. Electrical Engineering or Physics degree in a technical field relating to power conversion / power electronics design.
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  • Experience managing large military development projects for sea, land, or air hardware applications.
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  • Product development experience - Concept stage through design and validation
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  • Experience managing Government-funded contracts.
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  • MIL Spec and VCRM matrix design tracking and compliance verification
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  • Experience with managing subcontractors and consultants.
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  • Experience with financial tracking and reporting.
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  • Experience coordinating actions across various business functions (e.g. Contracting, Finance, Billing, Business Development)
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  • Expertise in creating and delivering technical documents and PowerPoint presentations to senior management, partner organizations, and sponsors.
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  • Eligibility to obtain authorization under the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.
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    Qualifications that are preferred but not required :

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  • Hands-on experience with NRTL certification processes and energy storage system (ESS) laboratory testing
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  • Experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design and testing, including radiated and conducted emissions
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  • Experience in magnetic component design and development
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    Relocation to VT : This role requires relocation to the Burlington, Vermont area. Dynapower will provide relocation assistance and a reasonable transition period to coordinate your move and support your successful integration into the organization.

    Reports to : Director of Engineering - Clean Energy and Defense

    #LI-JL1 #LI-Onsite

    Base Salary Range :

    $93,400.00 - $128,370.00

    At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

    This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

    Smarter Together

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  • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
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  • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
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  • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together
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