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.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
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.
Engineering Manager in san diego at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.