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Spirit Defense - Engineering Manager

Wichita, KansasFull-time$131k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership for aerospace product development within the defense and space marketplace.

Role type

Engineering Manager

Builds

Aerospace defense and space systems

Domain

Defense & Space, Aerospace

Required skills

Technical leadership, full life cycle requirements management, cost/schedule/technical performance management, staffing strategy, resource planning, mentoring, risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace/Materials engineering focus, Systems Engineering/Integration/Test experience, analytical prioritization, process improvement, time management

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team, Establish and administer technical processes and policies, Manage cost schedule technical performance and staffing forecast, Collaborate with program managers to identify staffing gaps, Define resource requirements and redeployment plans, Motivate and manage team to ensure high performance, Interface with internal external customers and suppliers to define project priorities, Identify assess and drive closure of technical risks

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership