Director, Systems Engineering — UAV & Drone Tech Leadership

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Stock options

Free lunch

Parking

Job summary

A leading developer of drones is seeking an Engineering Manager - Systems UAV & Drone Technology. This role involves leading a systems engineering team, overseeing projects, and ensuring technical excellence. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in managing technical teams and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $180K to $210K based on experience, along with flexible benefits including PTO, healthcare, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing technical personnel.
• 4+ years project management and systems engineering experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with complex technical programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a systems engineering team.
• Oversee projects from concept through delivery, ensuring technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and program management teams.
• Support proposal development, technical reviews, and new business opportunities.
• Drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and innovation.
• Manage team performance, career development, workload, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Job description

A leading developer of drones is seeking an Engineering Manager - Systems UAV & Drone Technology. This role involves leading a systems engineering team, overseeing projects, and ensuring technical excellence. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in managing technical teams and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $180K to $210K based on experience, along with flexible benefits including PTO, healthcare, and stock options.