Engineering Manager I - Business Area System Support

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Manager I leads a functional team supporting Business Area systems and engineering operations. The role provides technical leadership for complex engineering challenges, promotes high standards of problem-solving and process improvement, and builds collaborative, high-performing teams. It manages resources, risks, budgets, quality, compliance, and project execution while aligning initiatives with organizational goals. The position oversees Business Area IT services outside standard Corporate IT offerings, including specialized laptop and hardware provisioning, server setup and maintenance, functional support, lab management oversight, system administration standards, CMMC compliance, and program systems support. It also manages and develops team leads and technical staff, owns the Business Area System Support budget, represents the team in cross-functional forums, and advances scalable, automated, cost-effective approaches while balancing business speed with enterprise cost, risk, schedule, and priority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field).
At least 6 years of engineering experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
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 multidisciplinary design and development teams.
Ability to work in an office environment or hybrid setting and travel as required, up to 10% of the time.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Ability to understand technical documents, schematics, and electronic instrument measurements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
Previous management experience, including employee recruiting, assigning, directing, and evaluating work, and overseeing staff competence development.
Experience identifying and coordinating resources to ensure tools, processes, and training are available and effective, and that programs are staffed and supported.
Understanding of preparing project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates for proposed program work packages.
Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.
Ability to motivate and work with others.
Experience in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Oversee Business Area IT services and support outside standard Corporate IT offerings, including specialized laptop and hardware provisioning.
Manage server setup and maintenance for Business Area systems and program support environments.
Provide functional support and oversee lab operations, capacity, and access in partnership with the lab manager.
Set job expectations, standards, and scope for system administrators across the engineering organization.
Oversee and support CMMC compliance by driving the artifacts, controls, and evidence needed to keep the Business Area audit-ready.
Ensure programs receive the IT and infrastructure support needed to deliver on an ad hoc cadence.
Manage, coach, and develop direct-report leads and technical staff, including career development, performance conversations, and bench-strength building.
Own the Business Area System Support budget, participate in annual planning, defend the budget, and make appropriate trade-offs.
Advance the organization's vision by identifying and completing valuable, cost-effective initiatives.
Represent the team in cross-functional forums and advocate for business needs, including pushing back on requests that do not support program or Business Area outcomes.
Drive scalability, automation, and common approaches while approving justified exceptions.
Balance business speed with enterprise cost, risk, schedule, and priority.
Understand and correctly apply direct versus indirect work and billing, and coach the team on the same.
Use project management and risk assessment capabilities to manage resources, mitigate risks, and support on-time, on-budget project completion.
Ensure engineering solutions meet applicable quality standards and regulations.
Clearly communicate technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
Work with and collaboratively lead teams of engineers.