Engineering Manager, Electronics
Nawork
El Segundo, CA · Posted September 24, 2026
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About the job
A NauWork client is seeking an Engineering Manager, Electronics to join their team. The position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, California .
This innovative startup is developing factory-built nuclear microreactors designed to provide portable, reliable power where it is needed most. Its technology has the potential to support critical infrastructure, remote operations, and other demanding environments while reducing reliance on diesel generation. The organization combines modern engineering practices with proven materials to accelerate the delivery of safe, practical nuclear energy systems.
This Engineering Manager will lead the Electronics team responsible for control-system hardware and electronic architecture, with a long-term path toward space applications. The position offers a compelling blend of people leadership and hands-on technical authority across low-noise analog front ends, high-speed data conversion, DSP, and PCB design. The successful candidate will guide designs from requirements capture through field operation while helping build and develop a high-performing team of electrical engineers.
Responsibilities:
Build and manage a team of electrical engineers to develop and test the next generation of reactor control systems.
Own the electronic architecture for terrestrial and, in the future, space reactors.
Collaborate with other teams to define requirements for all electronic designs, including environmental, noise, accuracy, input range, and reliability requirements.
Own acceptance and qualification testing of all in-house PCB designs to verify design and build against requirements.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
5+ years managing electrical engineers.
5+ years designing mixed-signal, analog, or RF hardware.
Proven track record of PCB design, with considerations for low noise, matched-impedance signal routing, conduction cooling, and robust internal and external connectors, preferably in Altium.
Strong experience with industrial signal types: 4-20mA, RTD, thermocouples, and resolvers.
Experience with high-speed, sensitive signals.
Experience with digital communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS422.
Experience with EMI/EMC design best practices and strategies to mitigate exceeding levels.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish the mission.
Must work 100% onsite at the El Segundo headquarters.
Capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
Preferred Experience:
Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, aerospace, mechanical, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
Experience with radiation-hardened circuit design.
Experience with control-system design for nuclear applications.
Experience with nuclear instrumentation and signals.
Experience applying IEEE 603 in electrical designs.
To Learn More:
503-388-9585
833-NAU-WORK
careers.nauwork.com
Category: Engineering - Electrical (Other) Position: Engineering Manager, Electronics Location: 100% Onsite - El Segundo, California Job Type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time