Engineering Manager

SES is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting DoD aviation programs tied to the Prototype Integration Facility. The successful candidate will manage technical staff, oversee project execution, and provide technical leadership in both engineering and proposal development. This position is based at the SES facility on Dunlop Blvd and will involve close collaboration with PIF stakeholders and other DoD customers.

Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians in support of Army aviation integration and prototyping programs
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and professional development for engineering staff
• Ensure Airworthiness compliance, including development and verification of System Requirements Documents (SRDs) to support qualification and certification
• Oversee system design, integration, testing, and airworthiness compliance for aviation platforms and subsystems
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet cost, schedule, and performance goals in coordination with program managers and government stakeholders
• Manage engineering resources across multiple projects within the PIF
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and interface with customers during design and program reviews
• Support proposal development:
• Lead or contribute to technical solutioning and architecture design for RFP responses
• Develop engineering cost estimates, staffing plans, and schedules
• Write and review technical volumes, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements
• Present engineering approaches to capture managers, executives, during bid reviews
• Enforce adherence to DoD/Army engineering processes, quality standards, and configuration management practices

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field); Master's degree preferred
• 16+ years of progressive engineering experience in Army aviation or DoD programs, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Strong knowledge of Army aviation platforms, avionics, and mission equipment integration
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams supporting rapid prototyping and fielding efforts
• Proven ability to balance technical leadership with programmatic constraints (cost/schedule/risk)
• Hands-on experience contributing to DoD proposals, including technical volume writing and cost estimation
• Active DoD Secret clearance (must be U.S. Citizen)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working within or directly supporting the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF)
• Familiarity with Army PEO Aviation programs and Redstone Arsenal stakeholders
• Experience with Army airworthiness and qualification processes
• Hands-on experience with integration labs, flight test, and sustainment engineering
• Capture/proposal leadership experience, including participation in color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold)
• PMP or DAWIA certification a plus