Engineering Manager, Aircraft Technical Projects

SES Satellites; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, Project Engineering within the Aircraft Technical Services (ATS) department. You will lead the project engineering team responsible for STC development and overseeing inflight connectivity equipment installations on commercial aircraft worldwide, ensuring on-time and on-cost delivery.

You will partner with ATS senior leadership to set planning and reporting standards, recruit and mentor engineers, and coordinate cross-functional activities with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7-10+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with FAA and international regulators.
• Travel 5-10%, including occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the project engineering team and budgets.
• Manage project performance against plans weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Lead recruitment, mentoring, and development of engineers.
• Ensure compliance with airline, government, and corporate regulations.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Influence and rapport

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical acumen

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering / Management

Job description

SES Satellites in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, Project Engineering within the Aircraft Technical Services (ATS) department. You will lead the project engineering team responsible for STC development and overseeing inflight connectivity equipment installations on commercial aircraft worldwide, ensuring on-time and on-cost delivery.

You will partner with ATS senior leadership to set planning and reporting standards, recruit and mentor engineers, and coordinate cross-functional activities with