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

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  New Product Ownership: Lead electrical engineering for next-gen product development and legacy sustainment
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  People + Program Leadership: Manage and develop a team of engineers while owning delivery outcomes
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  Cross-Disciplinary Impact: Influence RF, digital, FPGA, embedded, and mechanical integration
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  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:

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

You'll operate in an environment where:

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

What You'll Own

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

What You Bring

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

Preferred Profile

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

Environment & Expectations

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  Location: Rochester, NY
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  Work Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)
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  Travel: Minimal
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  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.

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  We leverage AI-enabled sourcing and talent intelligence to identify top-tier engineering talent
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  Deep expertise across aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering ecosystems
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  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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