This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager Engineering 2 based in United States.
This leadership role sits at the intersection of engineering execution, lifecycle systems management, and defense program support within a highly complex aerospace environment. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering section responsible for ensuring the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of advanced aerospace systems across the full product lifecycle. The role involves overseeing technical teams, coordinating program deliverables, and ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You will collaborate across engineering, logistics, and program management functions to support mission-critical defense initiatives. The environment is highly structured, fast-paced, and mission-driven, requiring strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to manage competing priorities. This position is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in complex systems environments and is motivated by impactful, large-scale aerospace programs.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager Engineering 2 based in United States.
This leadership role sits at the intersection of engineering execution, lifecycle systems management, and defense program support within a highly complex aerospace environment. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering section responsible for ensuring the reliability, maintainability, and supportability of advanced aerospace systems across the full product lifecycle. The role involves overseeing technical teams, coordinating program deliverables, and ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. You will collaborate across engineering, logistics, and program management functions to support mission-critical defense initiatives. The environment is highly structured, fast-paced, and mission-driven, requiring strong leadership, technical depth, and the ability to manage competing priorities. This position is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in complex systems environments and is motivated by impactful, large-scale aerospace programs.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering section focused on lifecycle engineering, including reliability, maintainability, testability, logistics support analysis, and sustainment planning.
- Oversee engineering work packages, ensuring technical deliverables are defined, scheduled, and executed in alignment with cost and schedule requirements.
- Guide teams supporting integrated product support elements across the full defense acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
- Apply earned value management principles to track performance and ensure program execution aligns with objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, logistics, and program management to meet customer and mission requirements.
- Support planning and execution of military aircraft sustainment, depot activation, and transition activities.
- Ensure effective team performance by establishing processes, tools, and structures that enable operational excellence.
- Represent engineering functions in cross-functional and customer-facing engagements as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
- Proven leadership experience in engineering or technical program management within complex systems environments.
- Strong understanding of logistics support analysis, sustainment engineering, and integrated product support frameworks.
- Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
- Familiarity with defense acquisition processes and military systems sustainment concepts.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
- Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Sparx EA) is a plus.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
- Competitive base salary ranging from $126,600 to $189,800 annually.
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and potential long-term incentives for senior roles.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible leave policies.
- Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
- Life and disability insurance coverage.
- Relocation assistance may be available depending on eligibility.
- Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defense programs with high mission impact.