Senior Engineering Manager - Space Range Systems

ARES Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation in Wallops Island, VA, seeks an Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership across engineering disciplines, overseeing a team of 30+ engineers to ensure mission success for NASA Wallops operations.

The role requires 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience with strong systems engineering and government contract exposure. It emphasizes leadership, asset management, and cross-disciplinary coordination to deliver complex range projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5+ years in engineering management or leadership.
• Experience with government contracts (NASA/DoD) preferred.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all engineering disciplines.
• Supervise 30+ engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure operational readiness and mission success for NASA Wallops range.
• Oversee asset management, sustaining projects, and upgrades.
• Liaise with customers and manage scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Decision-making

Team development

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited BEng

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

ARES Corporation in Wallops Island, VA, seeks an Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership across engineering disciplines, overseeing a team of 30+ engineers to ensure mission success for NASA Wallops operations.

The role requires 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience with strong systems engineering and government contract exposure. It emphasizes leadership, asset management, and cross-disciplinary coordination to deliver complex range projects.