Spaceflight Engineering Manager

Accura Engineering; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on technical excellence, project oversight, and delivering cost-effective solutions under federal contract.

You will coordinate with program leadership, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong aerospace or federal project background and PE/RA credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree 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 experience in aerospace, federal, or large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, project execution procedures, and quality management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.).
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of engineering tasks for planning, design, construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and professional development for engineering staff.
• Collaborate with Program Manager to align deliverables with client expectations and objectives.
• 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

People management

Engineering management

Cross-discipline

Communication

Mentoring

Project controls

Budgeting

MS Project

Education

B.S./M.S. in Engineering or Architecture

PE license

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Accura Engineering seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on technical excellence, project oversight, and delivering cost-effective solutions under federal contract.

You will coordinate with program leadership, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong aerospace or federal project background and PE/RA credentials are highly valued.