Sr. Design Engineering Manager

Akima; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Global Logistics is seeking a Senior Design Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing innovative and cost-effective security designs. This role focuses on driving design projects from concept through production, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in security equipment/systems design.
• Proven track record in product development.
• Hands-on experience with technical security systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of design engineers.
• Design security projects for government customers.
• Develop schedules and manage project budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Decision-making

Time management

Education

Active Top-Secret clearance

10 years of design engineering experience

Tools

CAD

Maximo

Cost Point

Deltek

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AGL, an Akima company, is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Design Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers and CAD operators. This role is responsible for driving the development of high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective designs from concept through production. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, strong leadership, and strategic vision to deliver exceptional products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of design engineers across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Design small, medium & large-scale security projects for a Government customer
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, including concept development, testing, and design validation.
• Design security systems under compliance of policies, standards and requirements
• Apply principles, standards, guidelines for complying with operational standards
• Develop schedules and manage the overall cost of the design of multiple projects at once to stay within budget and on time
• Communicate with senior and mid-level management on the development, implementation and monitoring of day-today security practices in support of customer
• Develop weekly reports for upper management
• Manage resource planning, project timelines, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Mentor junior design engineers and provide training on design standards on a day-to-day basis
• Conduct surveys, cost estimations, proposals across the entire security services effort to include CONUS & US territory sites
  
  

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• 10 years of design engineering experience of specifically with security equipment/systems
• Proven track record of leading complex product development projects from concept to launch.
• Strong background in technical security systems, perimeter protection, or physical security infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience working with Software House/CCURE, IP Cameras, Intrusion Detection Systems, Access Control Systems, CCTV, and turnstiles
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in MicroSoft Office products, CAD, Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Cost Point, Deltek
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Background in technical security systems, perimeter protection, or physical security infrastructure.
  
  

Job ID

2025-17416

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.



Job ID:17416-en-us

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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