Engineering Manager

Summary The Engineering Manager will oversee all engineering departments in the company. This position will manage the oversight and growth of the mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering groups. Additionally, this position will require personnel management for meeting technical and schedule goals across all disciplines. This role will be customer facing, so communication skills and customer interactions are required. A leadership role in the company, the Engineering Manager will be tasked with understanding hiring needs, projecting schedule and budget, and concisely conveying that information to the leadership team and board. Essential Functions The general expectations will include, but not be limited to the following: Management of the individual engineering groups focused on unmanned maritime systems in the undersea and surface domainsHiring plans for growth of the engineering department given current and projected needsUnderstanding of the overall technical goals for individual programs and the ability to make decisions about performance metricsUnderstanding internal R&D programs to assist in technology transition into active and future programsPresenting status and projected needs for engineering group to meet company goals to leadership team and board Supervisory Responsibility This position will supervise additional members of the design and engineering department. Work Environment This position requires time spent on the shop floor and exposure to shop elements including noise, moving parts, dust and fumes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in noisy and dust filled spaces, climb on and around large structures, lift heavy materials, sit or stand for extended periods of time. Position Type & Expected Work Hours This is a full-time salaried position, with frequent occurrences working beyond normal working hours. Travel Travel is expected for this position. Required Education and ExperienceMaster's degree in Engineering or related fieldExperience in the design of unmanned underwater vehiclesMinimum 12 years of experience in design, engineering, and/or manufacturingExcellent communications skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsStrong team building and management skillsAbility to read, write, and speak EnglishAble to obtain a security clearance Preferred Education & ExperiencePhD in Engineering or related fieldPrior experience running multidisciplinary teams for DoD programsKnowledge of prepreg composite manufacturingKnowledge of manufacturing machines and toolsExperience with systems design and systems integration Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Must be able to pass a background check Must be a citizen of the United States