Engineering Manager: Naval Defense & AM Innovation Lead

Cogitic Precision Machining; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Competitive health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cogitic Corporation seeks an hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine components. You will drive NAVSEA-qualified additive manufacturing initiatives, oversee design, fabrication, and testing, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver mission-critical parts on time, while advancing materials, processes, and instrumentation in defense manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field required.
• 10+ years hands-on mechanical engineering with leadership/mentorship experience.
• Experience managing complex design/development projects in defense or aerospace.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities supporting complex components for the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine fleet, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Mentor engineers, set clear expectations, and foster a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Oversee drawings, 2D/3D models, manufacturing documentation, process development, and complex assemblies.
• Coordinate specialized testing activities and interface with cross-functional teams to satisfy customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Leadership / mentoring

Reading drawings

Communication

ERP systems

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering Management

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

ANSYS

Job description

Cogitic Corporation seeks an hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine components. You will drive NAVSEA-qualified additive manufacturing initiatives, oversee design, fabrication, and testing, and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver mission-critical parts on time, while advancing materials, processes, and instrumentation in defense manufacturing.