{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cc6aa7ea8f7d6f0d2bbc33a0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc6aa7ea8f7d6f0d2bbc33a0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc6aa7ea8f7d6f0d2bbc33a0","title":"Engineering Department Manager","description":"Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.\nStratolaunch is seeking a high-impact, team-oriented leader to manage the Engineering Department. In this role, you will report directly to the Engineering Leader at Stratolaunch, working as a trusted partner as we grow the Engineering team and its capabilities to support the business. You will manage and develop the engineering talent responsible for design and development of affordable hypersonic test solutions, supporting the entire program portfolio across the product development and operations lifecycle. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership capability, relevant technical expertise, experience managing diverse technical teams and a passion for people.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nPartner with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition across the hiring workflow to identify qualified candidates, establish strong interview teams, and hire engineering talent in alignment with strategic program goals\nSupport regular communication to Engineering department and produce content for bi-monthly Engineering department meetings\nLead performance management and compensation planning efforts for all engineering staff in partnership with the Engineering Leader and Human Resources\nLead employee development and retention initiatives\nEnsure department compliance with applicable policies and procedures (e.g. timekeeping, employee handbook, etc.)\nPartner with programs and engineering Section Managers to meet tactical staffing needs and resolve resource conflicts\nProduce monthly content for Company-wide demand & staffing meetings\nGuide Engineering Managers through performance management conversations from coaching sessions to performance plans\nSupport efforts to establish and enforce technical best practices and standards\nProvide technical guidance in area(s) of expertise\nInfluence department budgetary needs\nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRequired Qualifications:\nOutstanding communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills\nDemonstrated success as a front-line manager of technical employees\nExperience working in matrixed organizations and staffing technical personnel across multiple programs\nExperience recruiting and hiring technical employees\nExperience supporting defense contracts and working on classified programs\nAbility to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders\nDemonstrated success applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended problems\nAbility to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals\nTechnical expertise in at least one engineering domain of relevance to Stratolaunch\nUS Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance\n\nRequired Computer Skills:\nMS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience as an individual contributor and technical leader on aerospace development programs\nExperience leading and managing large technical teams (100+)\nExperience and expertise in hypersonic flight vehicle design, development, and test\nActive DOD security clearance\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nManager ($175K - $230K): Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (preferred) in related discipline from an accredited institution and 10+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience\nSr. Manager ($200K - $262K): Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (preferred) in related discipline from an accredited institution and 15+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience\nSpecial remarks regarding work environment, if applicable\nPosition based in Mojave, CA. It is strongly preferred the candidate be fully on-site. Consideration for hybrid (partial remote/on-site work) work location arrangement at no less than 75-80% on-site time for well-qualified candidates.\nTravel, as needed, to support the department. 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