Senior Engineering Manager – Flight Control Actuation Strategy

Jobtailor; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to oversee aerospace programs, define scope and objectives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes. The role emphasizes delivering flight control and electromechanical system solutions within established programs.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in product engineering, hands-on experience with aircraft development programs, and strong risk mitigation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product engineering or related roles.
• Experience on aircraft development programs with OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, etc.).
• Technical knowledge in flight control, actuation systems and/or electromechanical systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across cross-functional teams and all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of ARP4754, DO-254 and DO-178 aerospace development standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities; able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering programs.
• Define project scope and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement project plans.
• Monitor project progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure successful outcomes and foster continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

• Lead and manage engineering programs


• Define project scope and objectives


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams


• Develop and implement project plans


• Monitor project progress


• Identify and mitigate risks


• Ensure successful project outcomes, contributing to operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product engineering or related roles


• Previous pursuit and development program experience on aircraft applications with key OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, etc.)


• Technical knowledge in the areas of flight control, actuation systems and/or electromechanical systems.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and across all levels of the organization


• Knowledge of aerospace development process and industry standards (ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178)


• Excellent problem-solving and decision making ability and capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering programs, managing project scopes, and ensuring successful outcomes in aerospace applications. Proficient in flight control, actuation systems, and electromechanical systems, with a strong foundation in aerospace development processes and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management


• Aerospace Development Process


• Flight Control Systems


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Scope Definition


• Risk Mitigation


• Technical Knowledge in Electromechanical Systems


• Product Engineering


• Program Development Experience

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills


• Teamwork Skills


• Decision Making Ability

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering


• ARP4754


• DO-254


• DO-178


• OEM Experience