How to hire an electronics engineering manager

How to hire an electronics engineering manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronics engineering manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronics engineering manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics engineering manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electronics engineering manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an electronics engineering manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an electronics engineering manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electronics engineering managers.

   Type of Electronics Engineering Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronics Engineering Manager	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.	$44-83
   Research And Development Director	A research and development director spearheads and oversees the research and development initiatives and projects in a company. It is their duty to set goals and guidelines, establish timelines and budgets, direct and manage different departments, liaise with internal and external parties, gather and analyze data to implement solutions against problem areas, and utilize expertise in developing strategies to optimize company operations... Show more	$45-96
   Research And Development Manager	A research and development manager is responsible for supervising project development procedures to support business operations and identify business opportunities that would pave the way for more revenue resources and profits. Research and development managers monitor the production plans from the conceptualization to the final outputs, inspecting inconsistencies and flaws in every phase and revising strategies as needed to achieve the required specifications and requirements... Show more	$37-83

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Career Development
   • RF
   • Project Management
   • Power Electronics
   • Product Development
   • Direct Reports
   • Analog
   • FPGA
   • PCB
   • Electronic Hardware
   • Test Equipment
   • Electronic Equipment
   • Sigma
   • Technical Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage scheduling and implementation of technology for applications migrations to cloud, ensuring consistency adherence to university practices.
   • Coordinate closely between business units (product and finance), external providers and internal engineering, QA and database teams.
   • Develop approach to bring customer insights to requirements and design processes, gaining IP network connectivity for next-generation server products.
   • Reduce risk relate liability and improve customer satisfaction in dual driver configurations as a result of dFMEA identify failure mode.

   More electronics engineering manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the electronics engineering manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electronics engineering manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an electronics engineering manager in Wyoming may be lower than in Nevada, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electronics engineering manager. Additionally, an electronics engineering manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average electronics engineering manager salary

   $127,233yearly

   $61.17 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronics engineering manager salary

   $93,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average electronics engineering manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$161,077	$77
   2	Oregon	$133,763	$64
   3	New Hampshire	$121,695	$59
   4	Colorado	$120,168	$58
   5	Alabama	$120,098	$58
   6	Oklahoma	$119,754	$58
   7	North Carolina	$119,316	$57
   8	Ohio	$118,041	$57
   9	Michigan	$116,552	$56
   10	Arizona	$114,301	$55
   11	North Dakota	$113,049	$54
   12	Utah	$110,897	$53
   13	Maryland	$110,768	$53
   14	Florida	$101,556	$49

   Average electronics engineering manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ball	$145,372	$69.89	2
   2	Intel	$144,331	$69.39	13
   3	Tesla	$142,154	$68.34	49
   4	Western Digital	$136,451	$65.60	8
   5	Tower Laboratories	$131,838	$63.38
   6	Magna International	$128,301	$61.68	7
   7	Leviton	$127,912	$61.50	3
   8	Kforce	$125,804	$60.48	11
   9	Booz Allen Hamilton	$125,076	$60.13	12
   10	BAE Systems	$124,762	$59.98	170
   11	PEAK Technical Staffing USA	$122,294	$58.80
   12	Atom Power	$119,481	$57.44
   13	Northrop Grumman	$118,449	$56.95	202
   14	Dover	$118,097	$56.78	25
   15	SPX	$117,457	$56.47	9
   16	John Deere	$116,393	$55.96	4
   17	W. M. Keck Observatory	$113,157	$54.40
   18	Lockheed Martin	$105,172	$50.56	300
   19	Boeing	$102,814	$49.43	90
   20	Raytheon Technologies	$100,258	$48.20	42

4. Writing an electronics engineering manager job description

   A good electronics engineering manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an electronics engineering manager job description:

   Electronics engineering manager job description example

   Trillium Technical is now seeking an Electronic Systems Engineering Manager for direct-hire placement!
   
   Join the talented RF team, hardware production team, and software team to enhance current RF products and develop new advanced & high-quality SW designs. Coach your team on the development projects in the application of systems engineering.
   
   •Guide and advise the RF SW design product development team in their SW Design, Release, and Testing.
   
   •Support multiple programs and the Subject Matter Experts in the SW Development Process and monitor and audit the teams accordingly to make sure that they are continuously improving and producing top notched design.
   •Develop & Maintain SW Quality Systems Management
   •Lead customer related activities relevant to cyber security requirements, reports, and tools for connected vehicle products
   •Collaborate on advanced engineering projects with outside customers, suppliers, government, and internal teams with security event response plans.
   •Assist Product Development in proof-of-concepts with new features and technology related to security
   •Develop design validation methodologies (DVM) for module features to hand off for testing teams
   •Develop functional and technical safety concepts for system, hardware, and software architectures to achieve and maintain safety of automotive systems per ISO 26262 requirements.
   
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   Qualifications
   
   •Bachelor's degree in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field, Master's degree is preferred but not required.
   •8+ years of technical leadership experience, which may be in the field of electronic hardware, software, or systems engineering, or a combination of these.
   •5+ years' experience in design and development with application of Safety standards ISO26262 and IEC61508
   •ASPICE Certification a plus
   •Familiarity of AutoSAR Practices and Approaches a Plus
   •Knowledge of third-party management leading practices and the potential cybersecurity risks involved in third-party relationships.
   •Proficiency with common cybersecurity management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry leading practices.
   •Deep understanding of the operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
   •U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work
   
   Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find electronics engineering managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any electronics engineering managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electronics engineering managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronics engineering manager job on Zippia to find and recruit electronics engineering manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electronics engineering managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics engineering manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electronics engineering manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new electronics engineering manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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