Electrical Engineering Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.</p>

<p>We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Overview</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Join our team at Zone 5 Technologies as an Electrical Engineering Manager, where innovation and cutting-edge technology drive us to pioneer advancements in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Based in the vibrant city of San Luis Obispo, California, we're seeking talented individuals to join our growing team and contribute to managing the technical development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">About Us</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Zone 5 Technologies, we thrive on pushing boundaries and inventing solutions to real-world challenges. Join a community of forward thinkers who collaborate to create impactful products with a global reach. Our team, consisting of engineers and professionals, is prepared to overcome new frontiers and deliver innovative solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Position Summary</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">The </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Electrical Engineering Manager</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> manages a team of Zone 5 electrical and avionics engineers, owning capability development, technical excellence, functional wellbeing, and staffing across multiple programs and IPTs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role ensures the electrical engineering discipline consistently delivers high-quality architectures, hardware, and integration support while maintaining the speed, rigor, and safety required for aerospace and weapons-system development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will partner closely across Programs, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure electrical engineering supports program execution while proactively developing the processes, tools, and people required to scale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">Responsibilities</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":240,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead, mentor, and develop Electrical Engineers across all levels, ensuring strong technical capability and functional wellbeing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define and maintain EE discipline standards, design practices, and verification methods.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assign EE resources to programs and IPTs based on skillset, workload, and priority.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure delivery of EE architectures, schematics, harness designs, power budgets, and integration documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support IPT standups and cross-functional coordination, escalating electrical risks early.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide senior technical guidance on architecture decisions, component trades, and risk mitigation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee design reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR, TRR), ensuring rigor, completeness, and configuration control.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards (AS9100, DO-160, MIL-STD-704/461).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></li>

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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Guide root-cause a