Engineering Manager, Advanced Programs

KULR Technology Group (NYSE: KULR) is a publicly traded company with a vibrant startup dynamic, headquartered in Houston, TX. Our mission is to develop energy management platforms that accelerate the global transition to a circular electrification economy. Using space-proven engineering, we deliver sustainable solutions that make batteries and electronics cooler, lighter, and safer.

KULR operates across four verticals-e-mobility, environmental/energy storage, industrial/consumer tools, and aerospace/defense-with technologies deployed by NASA, including applications on the International Space Station and Mars Rover.

Job Title:

Engineering Manager, Advanced Programs

FLSA Status:
Contractor (6 - 12 months contract)

Salary: $68.85 - $81.30 / hour

Reports To:

Vice President, Engineering

Location:

Onsite

KULR Technology

Location:

Webster, Texas.

Travel:
Frequent travel required between work locations, conferences, and meetings.

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager, Advanced Programs is responsible for leading technically complex, high-priority engineering programs from concept through execution, validation, and delivery. This role operates at the intersection of advanced R&D, customer-driven development, and operational execution, with ownership of technical performance, schedule, and cost.

Operating under the KULR ONE Design Solutions (K1-DS) umbrella, this position manages advanced development programs involving battery systems, safety-critical hardware, testing, modeling, and integrated engineering solutions for internal product development and external customers.

The Engineering Manager, Advanced Programs serves as a player-coach, providing hands-on technical leadership while managing cross-functional engineering teams. This role partners closely with Test & Analysis, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development, and customers to ensure successful program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Program & Technical Leadership

* Own end-to-end execution of advanced engineering programs, including scope definition, technical strategy, schedule, cost, and risk management.

* Lead technically complex, high-risk, or first-of-kind programs through design, build, test, and qualification phases.

* Serve as the primary technical and execution interface for internal stakeholders and external customers.

* Drive program planning, milestone definition, and technical readiness reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR as applicable).

Engineering Execution

* Provide expert technical guidance across battery systems, thermal management, safety, testing, modeling, and multi-physics analysis.

* Review and approve engineering deliverables including test plans, hazard analyses, analysis reports, and technical documentation.

* Ensure engineering work complies with internal processes, safety requirements, and customer or regulatory standards.

* Support integration of testing, modeling, and analysis into broader program execution.

Cost, Schedule & Performance Management

* Develop and manage program budgets, schedules, and resource plans.

* Track and report program KPIs, technical progress, risks, and corrective actions.

* Drive cost-effective engineering solutions without compromising quality or safety.

Cross-Functional & Organizational Leadership

* Coordinate across Engineering, Test & Analysis, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Development.

* Support proposal development, technical scoping, and customer engagements for advanced programs.

* Contribute to Engineering Leadership Council (ELC) activities as assigned, supporting broader engineering operations and strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position manages multiple engineers, technical staff, and teams.

Supervisory duties include:

* Interviewing, selecting, and recommending candidates for hire.

* Onboarding, training, mentoring, and assigning work to team members.

* Building and scaling teams to meet program demand and strategic priorities.

* Delegating work and providing clear technical and execution direction.

* Delivering regular performance feedback and conducting formal evaluations.

* Recommending compensation adjustments, promotions, and reclassifications.

* Partnering with HR on performance management and corrective actions when needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

* Minimum of 7+ years of engineering experience as an individual contributor.

* 3-5+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience.

* Background in aerospace or battery systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Technical Expertise

* Experience with lithium-ion battery systems, testing, handling, and safety practices.

* Working knowledge of battery abuse testing, thermal runaway behavior, and associated hazards.

* Experience with engineering analysis, modeling, simulation (FEA/CFD), prototyping, and test apparatus design.

* Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools and structured engineering development processes.

Program & Leadership Skills

* Proven ability to lead complex engineering…