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Saab, Inc.'s Surveillance U.S. Division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to manage the team of Electrical Engineers and will report to the Director of Engineering. The individual that fills this role will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of functional managers across multiple engineering disciplines, as well as program management counterparts to ensure the execution and delivery of a quality end product within cost and schedule targets. Responsibilities will include:

Lead and develop the Electrical engineering team focused on meeting technical, program and business objectives.

• Program resource planning

• Develop on-going staffing capacity and long-term staffing plans

• Recruit staff as necessary to meet business demand

• Assign appropriate personnel to projects and programs

• Ensure all personnel have established relevant goals and objectives that link directly to the objectives of the business.

• Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship and coaching to assigned personnel in the performance of their assigned tasks.

• Manage the annual performance review process, compensation reviews, and career development process.

Ensure accountability for creation of accurate cost and schedule targets, and execution of technical effort in accordance with those targets.

• Understand and manage resources to Program Manager’s budget and schedule.

• Determine the department or team's strategy for completing a task.

• Maintain department competencies by creating a training strategy and providing training opportunities for employees to continue their professional development.

• Responsible for cost estimating activities related to contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and assigned overhead budgets.

• Ensure the Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and schedules are accurate, appropriate, documented and consistent with overall program objectives.  

• Establish cost and schedule targets for team members.

• Monitor and control execution consistent with established technical, cost and schedule objectives.

• Support contract negotiations and fact finding as requested by program management.

Provide credible technical insight and leadership within Electrical Engineering

• Contribute to technology roadmap planning.

• Develop innovative technical solutions, assess technical risk and identify risk mitigation strategies within assigned discipline(s).

• Responsible for budgeting including OH, capital requests, and software/tool subscriptions for the electrical engineering function.

 Be a champion for the quality and continuous improvement of technical processes.

• Ensure updates for QMS processes, forms, templates, work instructions and job aids are completed.

• Establish processes and benchmarks for measuring team and process performance.

• Ensure team is accountable for adherence to established processes and continuous improvement objectives.

Compensation Range: $150,500 - $195,600

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

• 15+ years of experience (if MA/MS, 12+ years of experience, if PhD, 10+ years of experience)

• Be a leading subject matter expert in the electrical engineering field

• Working knowledge of Altium & SolidWorks

• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

• Ability to provide strategic direction for projects and programs in area of expertise

• Ability to lead through ambiguity, anticipating change, mitigating risk, and making sound high impact decisions.

• Experience shaping organizational direction through technical leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across disciplines effectively

• Willingness to travel up to 10% in support of program and business efforts.

• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Employee stock purchase opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.