Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Aerospace & Defense)

Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 per year

Location: Endwell, NY area

Are you a Senior or Lead Engineer ready to trade the "individual contributor" silo for a seat at the leadership table?

We are hiring for an established aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer looking for a technically grounded Engineering Manager
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This isn't a role where you’ll sit in meetings all day, you will remain the final technical authority for a multidisciplinary team, ensuring electronics meet the rigorous standards required for defense applications.

• True Technical Leadership: Maintain your edge with a 70/30 split between team advocacy and technical decision making.
• Mission-Critical Impact: Lead the development of hardware that protects and serves in the most demanding environments on earth.
• Growth Path: This role is designed for a Lead Engineer looking to formalize their management career with a stable, established industry leader.

• Lead & Mentor (70%): Direct a multidisciplinary team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Engineers. You’ll be responsible for resource allocation, setting priorities, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Technical Oversight (30%): Act as the "voice of reason" in circuit design reviews and schematic approvals. You’ll partner closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure designs are optimized for production.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Program Managers to hit delivery metrics without compromising on engineering integrity.

• The Foundation: BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (MS is a plus).
• The
  
  Experience:
  
  5–10+ years in electronics engineering, specifically within a Senior, Lead, or Tech Lead capacity.
• The Technical Breadth: Strong hands-on experience in circuit design and schematic review. You should be comfortable "talking shop" with EEs, MEs, and CEs alike.
• The Mindset: A genuine desire to pivot into formal people management while staying close to the hardware.

If you’re ready to lead the team that builds the future of aerospace electronics, we want to hear from you.

Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).