Engineering Department Manager
Core
Lead a department of 200+ employees supporting NASA's Human Health and Performance Division, overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and integration across disciplines like Systems Engineering, Hardware Testing, and Food Production.
Role type
Senior Engineering Department Manager (Program Management)
Builds
NASA flight hardware projects and human space exploration technologies
Domain
Aerospace / Human Space Exploration
Required skills
Complex hardware project leadership, resource allocation, strategic oversight, contract management, process improvement, cross-organizational integration, budget and schedule control
Preferred skills
NASA contract familiarity, 15+ years experience, proposal development, business development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor Engineering Department managers, coordinate and prioritize resources, ensure projects meet budget and schedule, serve as primary customer interface for NASA Division Chiefs, implement corrective and preventive actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight
