Sr. Manager of Engineering

• Collaborate with Program Managers and technical leads to dynamically allocate engineering resources across multiple concurrent projects to attain business goals consistent with cost, high quality, and reliability.
• Identify critical skills gaps within the organization and strategically deploy personnel to mitigate programmatic risks.
• Balance the immediate tactical needs of aerospace programs with the long-term career growth and functional development of individual engineers.

• 10 years of professional engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a direct engineering management or leadership role, preferably within the aerospace, defense, or hardware-tech startup industries.
• Strong understanding of complex systems integration, hardware/software development lifecycles, and performance analysis
• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, program management, and executive leadership.
• A proven track record of scaling engineering teams, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing competitive technical candidates.
• Demonstrated experience in matrixed organizations or programmatic environments where dynamic resource allocation and capacity planning were critical.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with a servant-leadership mindset; you care deeply about your team’s well-being and career progression.

• Experience supporting SCI and SAP level programs
• Familiarity with non-traditional acquisition and rapid capability insertion models
• Product or mission integration experience
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in sensitive environments
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

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