Flight Sciences Engineering Manager — Lead Multidisciplinary Teams

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Lone Tree (CO)

On-site

USD 189,761 - 260,922

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off
Educational reimbursement
Modern campus with fitness center
Leadership training opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Colorado is looking for a Sr Engineering Manager for Flight Sciences to lead a diverse team of engineers. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in technical roles and at least 6 years in management, with a strong foundation in systems engineering principles. Responsibilities include overseeing program staffing and ensuring compliance with engineering processes. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, with benefits including competitive pay, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant technical experience with 6+ years in management.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Ability to maintain a Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of engineers across flight sciences disciplines.
  • Coordinate program staffing for successful execution.
  • Ensure process compliance and improvements in Flight Sciences Engineering.

Skills

Management experience
Verbal communication
Technical foundation in systems engineering
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Self-starter and adaptable

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Computer-aided engineering tools
Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Colorado is looking for a Sr Engineering Manager for Flight Sciences to lead a diverse team of engineers. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in technical roles and at least 6 years in management, with a strong foundation in systems engineering principles. Responsibilities include overseeing program staffing and ensuring compliance with engineering processes. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, with benefits including competitive pay, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.
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