Sierra Space

Director, Electrical Engineering – Clearance Required

Sierra Space

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: LouisvilleColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $181,015 - $248,896 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Responsible for building and executing strategies within the electrical engineering function
  • Oversee the activities of the electrical engineering program, technical area, or multiple integrated teams
  • Ensuring operational effectiveness, technical innovation, and value creation
  • Leads the design, development, and implementation of complex electrical systems while ensuring technical excellence and innovation
  • Accountable for delivering projects on cost and on schedule, maintaining a consistent focus on value creation and quality assurance
  • Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes and solutions
  • Collaborate closely with senior management, establishes strategic plans and objectives
  • Provide leadership to engineering managers and teams, fostering professional development and alignment with business goals

Requirements

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects
  • Upheld and modeled company values; ability to hold others accountable to values
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy over a business area/function
  • Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
  • Experience leading and supporting organizational changes
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies
  • An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
electrical engineeringproject managementbudget managementtechnical innovationquality assurancestrategic planningcomplex systems designcontinuous improvementvalue creationorganizational change management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam managementprofessional developmentaccountabilitycollaborationstrategic thinkingfinancial acumeninnovation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in related fieldTop Secret U.S. Security Clearance