• Engineering Manager

    Adecco US, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA)


     

    Fully On-site unless travelling

     

    Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, PTO, Bonuses

     

    Engineering Manager – Vacuum Electronics

     

    We are seeking an experienced and forward-looking **Engineering Manager** to lead our vacuum electronics engineering team. This role is responsible for guiding the design, development, and optimization of advanced vacuum electronic devices and next-generation products. You will provide technical and managerial leadership to a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians, ensuring project success, technical excellence, and the continued growth of our team’s knowledge base.

     

    As Engineering Manager, you will balance hands-on technical engagement with people leadership—driving innovation, setting direction, and fostering collaboration across departments to integrate advanced vacuum technologies into cutting-edge systems for defense, aerospace, medical, and scientific applications.

    YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR (Responsibilities)

    + Lead and oversee the engineering team responsible for the design, development, and optimization of vacuum tubes, electron guns, RF circuits, and related high-voltage systems.

    + Build, mentor, and develop a diverse team of engineers and technicians, ensuring strong technical capabilities, career growth, and knowledge transfer.

    + Drive innovation in vacuum electronics technology and next-generation product development.

    + Plan, organize, and direct technical projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.

    + Oversee departmental planning, including staffing, equipment, facilities, and long-term capability development.

    + Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, quality, and program management to ensure seamless integration of designs into production.

    + Monitor technical programs to ensure rigorous analysis, problem-solving, and compliance with performance, cost, and quality requirements.

    + Support proposal development, cost estimation, and technical strategy for new programs and R&D initiatives.

    + Establish and maintain effective communication within the team and across departments, ensuring alignment on objectives and priorities.

    + Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable government regulations.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE THESE PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

    + 5+ years of successful experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

    + Expertise in vacuum systems, electron optics, high-voltage electronics, and operational characteristics strongly preferred.

    + Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate, and grow engineering talent.

    + Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

    + Ability to balance technical depth with program execution and team leadership responsibilities.

    + Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

    YOU’LL STAND OUT IF YOU HAVE

    + Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.

    + 10+ years of engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex vacuum electronics projects.

    + Experience guiding R&D programs and transitioning new designs into production.

    + Proven record of building high-performing technical teams.

    + Strong background in proposal development, cost estimation, and strategic planning for engineering organizations.

     

    This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii)a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

     

    **Pay Details:** $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.