Engineering Manager

Sineeng; Tampere; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Package

Flexible Working Hours

Business Travel Coverage

Low-hierarchy Environment

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Tampere is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team in product development. This role involves managing R&D projects, guiding technology selection, and optimizing processes while ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders. We value leadership and the ability to motivate teams. The position offers flexible working hours, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive culture focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware product development and design.
• Ability to manage technical teams effectively.
• Solid understanding of the technical challenges during product creation.
• Understanding challenges faced by developers at different stages of product creation.
• Leadership and organizational skills; ability to build strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team in product development and stakeholder communication.
• Manage R&D projects from inception to production.
• Ensure efficient work processes using Waterfall and Scrum methodologies.
• Ensure efficient processes (PDLC, QA, CI/CD) and monitor deadlines.

Skills

Technical education in avionics or related fields

Hardware product development experience

Technical team management

Leadership skills

Understanding of developer challenges

Education

Technical degree

Tools

CI/CD

Hardware design

Job description

Sine Engineering is the leading global company developing advanced radio communication and navigation systems. We are building mission‑critical infrastructure for the multi‑million drone era.

Here, you will work with cutting‑edge technologies tested in the most challenging environments in the world, and watch your ideas evolve into an ecosystem that safeguards humanity.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager for a defense tech solutions company. This person will lead an engineering team, ensuring successful product development and effective communication among all stakeholders.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing R&D projects- from idea generation and validation to product launch and production support. Your role will cover key areas: technology, people, product, and processes.

Technology Management (Tech & People Management)

• Understanding the scope of technical solutions and proposing optimal options.
• System design, the ability to distinguish high‑quality solutions from poor ones, and explain them to the business.
• Balancing new feature implementation with reducing technical debt.
• Motivating the team and creating a comfortable working environment.
• Effective collaboration with other teams.
• Working with technologies: radio communication, navigation, and autonomy.

Product Development (Product Management)

• Product development from proof of concept to mass production.
• Collaboration with other departments to define development priorities.
• Deep domain understanding and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Backlog creation aligned with the product development strategy.

Process Management

• Ensuring efficiency of work processes (mix of Waterfall and Scrum).
• Tracking project progress and controlling deadlines.
• Implementing additional processes around development (PDLC, QA, CI/CD) when needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Technical education- preferably in avionics, electronics, mechatronics, radio engineering, or related fields.
• Experience and knowledge in hardware product development and design.
• Experience managing technical teams, including task allocation, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• Understanding challenges faced by developers at different stages of product creation.
• Leadership and organizational skills; ability to build strong teamwork.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off

The Employee is entitled to an annual holiday 4 + 1 weeks.

Health & Wellness Package

• Lunch Benefit: daily lunch allowance up to the tax‑free limit as a fringe benefit.
• Sport & Culture: annual budget for gyms, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.
• Wellbeing Allowance: additional allowance for massage, mental health services, and other wellness support.
• Extended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including GP, specialists, mental health, and partial dental care.
• Accident Insurance (24/7): full coverage for accidents during both work and free time.
• Business Travel Insurance: coverage for work‑related travel.
• Company Phone + Subscription provided as a fringe benefit.
• Snacks & Office Comforts: coffee, snacks, fruits, and other office perks.

Work Model

• Flexible Working Hours: core hours from 10:00 to 15:00.
• No‑Crunch Policy: no systematic overtime; overtime is compensated or reimbursed.
• Meeting‑Light Culture: protected focus time and minimal unnecessary meetings.

Growth & Innovation

• High‑End Equipment: premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals.
• Lab & Gadget Budget: annual budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials.
• Hackathons & Offsites: regular internal events focused on innovation and technology.

Travel & Mobility

• Business Travel Expenses: full coverage of tickets, accommodation, and transportation.
• Per Diem (Vero Max): daily allowances according to the maximum tax‑free Vero rates.

Impact & Culture

• Low‑hierarchy, engineering‑driven environment with strong autonomy and zero micromanagement.

Location

Tampere, on‑site, full‑time, permanent position.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet every requirement? Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Sine Engineering, we value authenticity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed requirement. You might be the ideal candidate for this role- or for another opportunity with us.

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of UAV technology.

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