Engineering Manager

A well-established aerospace and defense organisation supporting long-term NASA and complex space programs is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager to join its growing team in San Diego.

This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical ownership with team development.

The Role:

• Lead opto-mechanical development across complex aerospace programs

• Manage a small team of engineers while remaining technically involved

• Own key technical decisions and contribute to proposals and customer discussions

• Work across high-reliability hardware systems

About You:

• Mechanical Engineering background with strong optical systems experience

• Experience delivering complex aerospace or precision hardware systems

• Previous team leadership experience

• Proficient in SolidWorks or Creo

• Space experience preferred, aerospace or automotive lidar backgrounds also considered

This is a high-impact role within a stable, long-term program environment, offering technical depth and leadership growth.