Senior Manager, Avionics Hardware Engineering Lead

4 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States TBWA\Chiat\Day Full time
About the Role

The Avionics Hardware Engineering Team is seeking a seasoned leader to manage a team of electrical engineers in the development of custom electronics for Relativity's rocket, Terran R. As a Senior Manager, you will oversee the full product lifecycle, from design to qualification and initial flight production. You will work closely with cross-functional partner teams to ensure the best possible decisions for the overall vehicle.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a team of electrical engineers in the development of custom electronics
  • Overseeing the full product lifecycle, from design to qualification and initial flight production
  • Collaborating with cross-functional partner teams to ensure the best possible decisions for the overall vehicle
  • Coaching individual engineers in technical and non-technical best practices

About You

We are looking for a highly experienced leader with a deep technical background in electronics design. A strong candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in electronics design for harsh environments and mission-critical applications
  • Previous experience leading a team of engineers and other leaders

Nice to Haves

While not required, experience working with highly cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and familiarity with embedded software development are highly valued.



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