Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Engineering Manager leads a team of 6–8 structural analysts supporting missile and defense programs. This role owns workload planning, scope definition, and prioritization, ensuring analysis resources are aligned with program timelines and commitments. The manager acts as the primary interface between analysts, program teams, and leadership, setting expectations and communicating progress and risks. While not performing hands‑on analysis daily, the role requires sufficient technical depth to review work quality, identify gaps, and guide decision‑making. A significant focus is placed on people leadership, developing engineers, improving team workflows, and establishing a strong, accountable team culture within a classified, on‑site environment.

Salary: $130,000 - $170,000

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Skills and Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in structural analysis, mechanical engineering, test engineering, design engineering, aerospace engineering, or another closely related engineering discipline

Prior experience leading or coordinating engineers (team lead, supervisor, or project leadership role)

Proven ability to own scope, prioritize work, and manage team capacity across multiple programs

Strong communication skills with experience interfacing with engineering, program management, and leadership stakeholders

Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one

Ability to work on‑site full time in a classified defense manufacturing environment

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field Experience in defense, aerospace, missile systems, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments

Background transitioning from individual contributor to people leadership

Project or program management experience within engineering organizations

Experience leading small, fast‑moving teams rather than large, highly siloed enterprises

Demonstrated strength in coaching, mentoring, and building engineering culture