Engineering Manager, Spaceflight Programs

Accura Engineering; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to provide leadership and technical oversight for engineering services under contract at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The Engineering Manager will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions.

This role requires strong technical expertise, proven leadership ability, and the capacity to manage both people and processes in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or Registered Architect preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience with supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Prior aerospace, federal, or large-scale infrastructure project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, project execution procedures, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil).
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of tasks for buildings, support structures, and work sites.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and development for engineering staff.
• Monitor performance, schedule, and cost metrics to ensure efficient project execution.
• Represent the engineering team in meetings with NASA stakeholders and project partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project controls tools

Job description

Accura Engineering seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to provide leadership and technical oversight for engineering services under contract at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The Engineering Manager will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions.

This role requires strong technical expertise, proven leadership ability, and the capacity to manage both people and processes in a dynamic,