Engineering Manager

Job Description

Position: Engineering Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Duration: Full Time

Must qualify for a DoD Secret Clearance

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager for an elite client located in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area. The Senior Systems Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing systems engineering and design, managing requirements, leading programs, and providing engineering management.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering tasks across complex defense programs.

Develop and refine technical strategies, cost estimates, and proposals.

Guide research and development efforts, fostering a culture of technical innovation.

Supervise specialized teams across disciplines, including Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineering.

Drive hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, compensation planning, and professional growth initiatives.

Set clear technical direction, make key decisions on design, architecture, and technologies.

Collaborate with program leaders, chief engineers, and external partners to analyze, allocate, and validate system requirements.

Address risks, deliver technical solutions aligned with objectives, and achieve program milestones.

Cultivate and lead a skilled, high-performing engineering team.

Qualifications

Systems Engineering and Systems Design skills

Successful track record of transitioning designs into production.

Program Management expertise

Experience working with the Department of Defense Embedded Electronics Experience 8+ years of Engineering Management Experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering, Master's degree