Engineering Manager I – Business Area System Support

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Guide a functional engineering team through complex engineering challenges .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles and practices, project management, and compliance with quality standards. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage resources effectively, and drive organizational initiatives in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering6+ Years Of Engineering ExperienceProject Management Software ProficiencyCMMC Compliance ManagementLean, Six Sigma, Or Agile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Engineering PrinciplesComputer Aided Engineering ToolsTechnical Problem-SolvingProcess ImprovementProject SchedulingBudget ManagementRisk MitigationTechnical Document UnderstandingDesign SpecificationsMulti-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingNegotiationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsServersLab Management SystemsSpecialized Hardware Provisioning

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace And Defense IndustryU.S. Department Of DefenseU.S. MilitaryCMMC ComplianceAudit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide a functional engineering team through complex engineering challenges
Maintain high standards of technical problem-solving and process improvement
Build and lead high-performing teams through collaboration
Manage resources, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Ensure engineering solutions meet relevant quality, compliance, standards, and regulations
Provide BA IT services and support outside standard Corporate IT offerings
Provision laptops and hardware for specialized and non-standard needs
Set up and maintain servers for business-area systems and program support environments
Oversee lab management operations, capacity, and access
Establish expectations, standards, and scope for system administrators across the engineering organization
Drive CMMC compliance artifacts, controls, and evidence to maintain audit readiness
Support program systems and infrastructure needs on an ad hoc basis
Manage, coach, and develop leads and technical staff
Own and defend the BA System Support budget and make cost, risk, schedule, and priority trade-offs
Identify and drive valuable, cost-effective organizational initiatives to completion
Represent the team in cross-functional forums and negotiate business priorities
Drive scalability, automation, and common approaches while approving justified exceptions
Balance business speed against enterprise cost, risk, schedule, and priority
Apply and coach direct versus indirect work and billing practices
Convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to stakeholders and management
Collaboratively lead engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field)
6+ years of engineering experience
Must be able to obtain a security clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Proficiency in project management software and tools
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
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA) preferred
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies preferred
Previous management experience preferred
Experience coordinating resources, tools, processes, training, and staffing preferred
Understanding of project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates preferred
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Military preferred
Ability to travel as required, up to 10% of the time
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
Ability to understand technical documents, schematics, and electronic instrument measurements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive pay based upon performance
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement