Engineering Team Lead - Aircraft Operations

Job Description:

About the Role:

• We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to support client's Aircraft Operations Division. This is a working lead role, meaning you will perform hands‐on engineering tasks in addition to your supervisory and leadership responsibilities.
• You will lead a small, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical aircraft engineering solutions that support Client missions.
• You will combine technical leadership, direct technical contribution, people management, and customer engagement to ensure high‐quality, on‐time results in a dynamic aerospace environment.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a working lead, performing hands‐on engineering tasks while also providing supervisory and technical leadership to the team.
• Lead and mentor a small, multidisciplinary team of engineers by guiding their daily activities, providing technical direction, and ensuring alignment with project, mission, and aircraft engineering objectives-including design, modification, testing, troubleshooting, and fabrication.
• Provide technical oversight and review of engineering products, including structural analysis, aircraft repair, and systems integration.
• Plan and manage project staffing, schedules, and priorities to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with client customers, addressing concerns and aligning engineering solutions with mission needs.
• Oversee and support computer‐aided design activities; experience with AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) is preferred.
• Identify technical and program risks, evaluate alternatives, and provide clear, data‐driven recommendations.
• Brief senior management and customers on project status, metrics, and technical outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise engineering staff and support their professional development.
• Attract, hire, and retain high‐performing engineering talent.
• Set clear expectations, provide performance feedback, and ensure successful task execution.

What You Bring:

• Strong technical judgment and problem‐solving skills in an aviation or aerospace environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced, customer‐driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and flight vehicle subsystems.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering project lifecycles, formal reviews, airworthiness requirements, and project management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 12+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading an engineering team or project group.
• Experience in aviation or aerospace engineering across the full project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aircraft repair and modification experience is highly desired.
• Prior experience supporting client or DoD contracts.
• Experience working in a regulated, safety‐critical environment.

Why Join Us:

• Support the aircraft that will train Artemis crews returning to the moon and advance science back on earth.
• Lead and shape a highly skilled engineering team.
• Work in a collaborative environment alongside government and industry experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits with long‐term program stability.