Hardware Engineering Manager II

As an Engineering Manager II, you will lead and enhance functional team performance through advanced technical leadership and problem-solving. You will build high-performing teams, drive innovation, and manage complex projects efficiently, focusing on process improvements and compliance. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align initiatives with strategic goals, leveraging your analytical thinking and A&D regulatory knowledge to ensure innovative and compliant solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support project staffing plans, schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages, including the execution of risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure the availability and effectiveness of required tools, processes, and training to achieve program success, while aligning with SNC tools/processes and industry best practices/standards.
• Manage resource allocations required for program task execution, as well as risk, issue, and challenge identification.
• Collaborate with the business to determine staffing requirements and help source, screen, interview, and hire top engineering talent.
• Execute onboarding support, training, mentorship, and career path/talent development activities for engineering discipline teams.
• Provide career path support, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate conflict resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline
• Typically, 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, which includes 4+ years of management experience.
• Experience working in and leading large systems design and development teams
• Experience leading the development, maturation, and approval of product level designs
• Understanding of electrical systems design and hardware integration
• Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles
• Thorough Understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice to have

• Prior experience with reverse engineering tools and methods.
• Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success
• Understanding of how to prepare project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
• Ability to motivate/work with others
• Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project
• Experience with CATIA 3DExperience

Benefits

• SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.