Space Systems Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Professional Development

Career Advancement

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks an Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams under a contract at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The role guides planning, design, and execution of facilities-related engineering tasks, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with program objectives.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of experience in aerospace or large-scale infrastructure, with PE or architectural registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or Registered Architect preferred.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience with supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Experience in aerospace, federal, or large-scale infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards and project execution procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex projects.
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills; effective communicator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project controls tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of tasks for buildings, support structures, and sites.
• Play a pivotal role in advancing engineering solutions supporting NASA’s mission.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, procedures, and QA requirements.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to align deliverables with objectives.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and professional development for staff.
• Monitor performance, schedule, and cost metrics for project execution.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Represent the engineering team in meetings with NASA stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate between engineering, construction supervision, GIS, and inspection teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical oversight

Project management

Quality compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Project controls tools

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Architecture

PE or Registered Architect (preferred)

8–10 years engineering experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

Accura Engineering seeks an Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams under a contract at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The role guides planning, design, and execution of facilities-related engineering tasks, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with program objectives.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of experience in aerospace or large-scale infrastructure, with PE or architectural registration preferred.