Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Join the team that keeps aircraft flying smart and safe.

At LMS we don't just design aerospace fuel measurement systems, we engineer precision, reliability, and innovation into every drop. We're looking for an experienced problem-solver who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and creativity; someone who can lead a team and provide technical expertise.

Job Location:

On-site Fairfax, Vermont

Job Overview:

This is a hands-on, working manager position. The Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team developing fuel measurement solutions for military and commercial aircraft, while continuing to perform systems engineering work directly. Approximately 50-60% of this role is dedicated to systems engineering and project technical leadership, and 40-50% to team leadership, engineering governance, and people management.

This role serves as the technical authority for the team's work, owns the engineering change and document review processes, and is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, development, and performance management of department staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering:

• Serve as technical lead on projects, ensuring product designs meet performance specifications, customer requirements, and applicable certification standards.
• Perform requirements analysis, system architecture, system safety analysis, and verification and validation activities.
• Define and manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Create detailed design documentation and conduct analyses for complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Plan and execute qualification testing, including preparation of test equipment and reporting of results.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for fielded and in-production products, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and obsolescence management.
• Support new business proposals by analyzing customer requirements, developing technical approaches, and preparing engineering labor, cost, and schedule estimates in coordination with Business Development.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact with customers, suppliers, and test facilities.

Engineering Governance:

• Review and approve or reject engineering change requests, assessing technical, cross-disciplinary, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Maintain configuration control for products and test equipment.
• Lead the engineering document review process for specifications, drawings, design documents, test plans, and procedures, coordinating discipline-level peer reviews and performing system-level review for completeness, consistency, and compliance.
• Review project technical plans, designs, and schedules, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Assess product quality, safety, and compliance with technical and regulatory standards.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Assign and prioritize engineering work across the team, balancing project commitments with support for Business Development, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing.
• Approve PTO and leave requests while maintaining adequate coverage within each discipline.
• Conduct annual and mid-year performance reviews, incorporating input from peers and project stakeholders, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Develop individual goals and professional development plans for team members.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, and work with HR to address performance or conduct issues.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for engineering processes and products.
• Participate in company leadership activities, collaborating with other department managers on planning, priorities, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Communicate team status, capacity, risks, and resource needs to the General Manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required).
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Management (preferred).

Experience:

• 8+ years of engineering experience, including systems engineering or technical lead roles (required).
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams on projects (required).
• Aerospace and/or defense industry experience (strongly preferred).
• Prior supervisory experience, including performance reviews (strongly preferred).

Skills and Knowledge:

• Requirements analysis, system safety analysis, and design expertise for electro-mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering sufficient to evaluate cross-disciplinary design decisions and changes.
• Understanding of FAA and DoD certification requirements, including DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, and ARP4754.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards, including configuration management and document control.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis and risk assessment.
• Project management skills, including MS Project.
• Familiarity with CAD, circuit design, embedded systems, and software development processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coach, delegate, and develop team members.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Competencies:

Excellence: Ensures designs, documentation, and products meet aerospace standards and exceed customer expectations.

Integrity: Upholds ethical practices and compliance with company and industry regulations in all engineering and personnel decisions.

Teamwork: Provides technical and people leadership to a multidisciplinary team and supports each member's growth.

Innovation: Develops creative engineering solutions and drives improvements in products and processes.

Engagement: Leads by example as a hands-on contributor and aligns team goals with company objectives.

Why Join LMS?

At LMS, we power aerospace innovation through precision fuel measurement systems. You'll work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills and contributions make a real impact-on the floor and in the sky.