Electrical Engineering Manager at Kratos Industries LLC

Arvada, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Team Management, UL891 Switchboards, Medium-Voltage Switchgear, Controls Engineering, CAD Tools, EPLAN, AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks, Inventor, PLC Programming, Ladder Logic, ERP Systems, BOM Management, Project Coordination, Technical Mentorship

Industry

Electric Power Transmission;Control;and Distribution

Description

Description M-F - 7:30 - 4:40 Pay Range - $110,000-145,000 based on prior work exp ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER Kratos is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead and develop our electrical engineering team supporting the design and manufacture of UL891 switchboards, metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear, controls packages, and related power distribution equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical electrical engineering execution, direct team management, production support, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, understands engineered-to-order electrical equipment, and can lead a team while maintaining high standards for accuracy, documentation, schedule performance, and accountability. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES As the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of electrical and controls engineers while also contributing technically to project execution. Key responsibilities include: • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electrical and controls-focused engineers • Oversee engineering work related to UL891 switchboards, metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear, controls packages, and related electrical equipment • Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and released on time to support production schedules • Review and support electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, BOMs, and production documentation • Ensure accurate and complete Bills of Material are created and maintained to support ERP coordination and project execution • Maintain and elevate engineering documentation standards, including drawing revisions, redlines, as-builts, and project closeout documentation • Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to engineering, production, purchasing, quality, sales, and project management teams Coordinate closely with production personnel to resolve manufacturing questions, drawing issues, material concerns, and design conflicts • Drive accountability through clear task delegation, prioritization, follow-up, and performance expectations • Collaborate with the Director of Engineering on hiring, performance management, training, process improvement, and team development • Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design practices, workflows, and documentation processes • Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, vendors, internal departments, and cross-functional teams • Balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Champion Code Orange, the Kratos creed, by holding yourself and your team to a high standard of values, ownership, accountability, and professionalism QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered • 5+ years of engineering experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, controls, manufacturing, or a related technical environment • 2+ years of direct leadership, supervisory, or technical team-lead experience preferred • Experience working in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order production environment • Working knowledge of electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and engineering documentation practices • Experience with CAD tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar platforms • Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor, and hold engineering team members accountable • Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and time-management skills • Ability to collaborate effectively with production, purchasing, quality, sales, project management, vendors, and customers PREFERRED SKILLS • Experience with UL891 switchboards • Experience with metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear • Working knowledge of applicable electrical standards, including UL508A, UL891, NEC/NFPA requirements, and related industry practices • Experience with power distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, control panels, protection, metering, relaying, and related componentry • Experience developing and implementing controls solutions and controls packages • Ladder logic or PLC programming experience • ERP experience, particularly related to BOM creation, material planning, and engineering-to-production workflows • Experience improving engineering processes, documentation standards, and design release procedures • Prior experience managing engineers, designers, or technical production-support personnel BENEFITS The Company offers benefits to all full-time employees, available upon eligibility period for: HEALTH, DENTAL, & VISION The Company pays a portion of the employees individual health insurance, the employee is responsible to pay the remainder and other charges of eligible dependent additions. Note: Benefit options, including plan options, providers, and the cost-to-employee may change annually during enrollment periods, it is up to the company which options are made available. LIFE INSURANCE The Company pays a life insurance premium for full-time employees of 10K. Employees have an option to opt-in to additional life insurance at an additional cost, covering up to $300K 401K The Company matches up to 4%. You will be eligible as a regular full-time to contribute, subject to the eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions in accordance the group provider COBRA All governed regulations mandated by both, federal and state levels. Regulatory statues are followed by The Company and available disclosures are public and available for all employees to review PAID TIME OFF (Vacation) Per company policy PERFORMANCE BONUS You will be eligible to receive a discretionary (i.e., non-guaranteed) annual bonus based on personal and company performance and goals achieved.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of electrical and controls engineers to design and manufacture power distribution equipment. Oversee technical execution, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate across production, purchasing, and quality teams.