Engineering Manager

2 days ago

San Diego, CA, United States EVONA Full-time
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.