Hardware Engineering Manager II

About the role

Join our diverse, multi-disciplined team of engineers operating in an agile environment with the latest tools and methodologies. As an Engineering Manager II, you will enhance functional team performance through advanced technical leadership and problem-solving. Build high-performing teams to drive innovation and successful project outcomes. Your expertise in project management and risk assessment will efficiently manage complex projects, optimize resources, and mitigate risks. Focus on process improvements to ensure efficiency and compliance with standards. Through cross-functional collaboration and innovation management, align initiatives with strategic goals. Your analytical thinking and A&D regulatory knowledge will ensure solutions are both innovative and compliant.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, serving as a prime integrator for manned and unmanned aircraft systems. IAS delivers end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training, and logistics support. Solutions are tailored to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements, consistently exceeding expectations with a record of on-time and on- or under-budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Support project staffing plans, schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages, including execution of risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure availability and effectiveness of required tools, processes, and training to achieve program success, aligning with SNC tools/processes and industry best practices/standards.
• Manage resource allocations for program task execution, including risk, issue, and challenge identification.
• Collaborate with the business to determine staffing requirements and help source, screen, interview, and hire top engineering talent.
• Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams.
• Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline.
• Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 4+ years of management experience.
• Experience working in and leading large systems design and development teams.
• Experience leading the development, maturation, and approval of product-level designs.
• Understanding of electrical systems design and hardware integration.
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis, and simulation.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with reverse engineering tools and methods.
• Previous management experience, including recruiting, assigning, directing, and evaluating work, and overseeing staff competence.
• Experience identifying and coordinating resources to ensure required tools, processes, and training are available and programs are staffed for success.
• Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
• Ability to motivate and work with others in a collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with CATIA 3D.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office environment or hybrid setting.
• Travel as required (up to 10% of the time).
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to understand technical documents, schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.
• Ability to work with and collaboratively lead teams of engineers.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.