The Engineering Manager – Advanced Technology & Project Execution is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering advanced technology development programs from concept through technology maturation. Reporting to the Senior R&D Manager, this role combines engineering leadership, project execution, technical coordination, resource planning, and financial management to ensure successful delivery of complex R&D initiatives.
This leader will oversee engineers supporting a diverse portfolio of technologies, including Control Systems, Propulsion, Power Systems, Photonics, Optical Technologies, and other emerging engineering disciplines. The role requires a broad engineering background with the ability to understand complex technical challenges at a systems level and effectively coordinate execution across multiple engineering functions.
Operating within a global matrix organization, the Engineering Manager will work closely with technical leaders, program managers, finance, and business leadership to drive execution, remove barriers, manage priorities, and deliver technology on schedule and within budget. For specialized engineering disciplines, technical functional leadership will be provided through matrix relationships with subject matter experts and engineering managers, allowing this role to focus on execution, integration, and delivery.
Success in this role is measured by the ability to integrate multidisciplinary engineering teams, execute complex technology development programs, and consistently deliver technical commitments through strong planning, communication, leadership, and operational discipline.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Lead execution of advanced technology development programs.
- Establish execution rigor through integrated schedules, milestones, ownership, resource plans, risk registers, and measurable definitions of success.
- Coordinate engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines.
- Lead engineering resource planning and capacity management.
- Coordinate labor forecasting, budgets, cost tracking, and financial execution.
Key skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Experience leading engineering teams in an R&D, aerospace, defense, or advanced technology environment.
- Strong engineering foundation with systems-level thinking.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
- Experience with resource planning, financial coordination, and engineering execution.
Our Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global impact.
- A collaborative and innovative environment within a world-leading technology company.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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