Digital Engineering Manager

About the role

The organization operates within the digital engineering space, addressing challenges related to integrating complex engineering tools and systems. It focuses on enabling engineers to work more efficiently and collaboratively by advancing digital engineering capabilities. The organization supports complex engineered systems and aims to improve integration and problem-solving through scalable digital engineering practices. The Digital Engineering Manager leads a team within the Customer Success Digital Engineering organization, overseeing technical execution and strategic development of digital engineering initiatives. This role involves managing Forward Deployed Engineers, shaping technical direction, and engaging with customers to solve complex problems, thereby contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the digital engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Own technical execution for specific digital engineering initiatives
• Provide thought leadership on platform applications and capabilities
• Define product scope and technical approaches for new capabilities
• Review designs and implementations for quality and alignment with platform vision
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex challenges
• Manage and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers
• Plan, prioritize, and drive execution across multiple concurrent efforts
• Provide technical coaching and career development guidance
• Develop and scale team processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into technical plans
• Support customer engagements requiring specialized digital engineering expertise
• Communicate technical tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders
• Assist the Director of Digital Engineering with delegated responsibilities
• Define standards, best practices, and reusable technical patterns
• Identify and propose improvements in tooling, processes, and team capabilities
• Contribute to shaping the future direction of digital engineering practices

Requirements

• 7+ years of engineering experience (aerospace, systems, mechanical, electrical, or similar)
• 3+ years managing or leading technical teams
• Knowledge of software fundamentals including APIs, data pipelines, and integrations
• Experience with engineering tools such as MBSE (e.g., Cameo, SysML), CAD/PLM (e.g., CATIA, Teamcenter), document and requirements systems, and simulations (FEA, CFD)
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex engineered systems
• Exposure to model extraction, automation, and digital thread concepts
• Experience in product or platform-based environments
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and shape evolving roles and processes

Pay

$145,000 - $215,000 a year