Engineering Manager

2 days ago

Binghamton, New York, United States Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company Full time $144,300 - $176,300 per year

ACARA Solutions and our client in Binghamton, NY have a DIRECT HIRE position available

Engineering Manager - Defense & Aerospace Innovation

An active Secret DoD Clearance is required

Location:
Binghamton, NY

Pay Range:
$144,300 - $176,300

About the Role

Join a world-class engineering team driving next-generation defense and aerospace solutions. Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced
Engineering Manager
to lead multidisciplinary teams supporting advanced simulation, training, and mission systems programs in
Binghamton, NY
.

In this role, you'll guide complex engineering efforts that blend
cutting-edge technologies with legacy systems
, ensuring seamless performance and mission readiness. You'll play a key leadership role in
advancing national defense capabilities
, while fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across all engineering disciplines.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the
    full lifecycle
    of engineering programs - from concept and design through integration, testing, and delivery.
  • Drive
    technical excellence
    while ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and schedule goals.
  • Collaborate with
    program managers, product owners, and customers
    to define strategic objectives and deliver mission-critical results.
  • Champion
    process improvements and emerging technologies
    to increase quality, efficiency, and innovation.
  • Serve as a
    customer-facing technical leader
    , representing engineering to military and government stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Manage and mentor a talented, cross-functional team of engineers.
  • Foster a
    culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
    .
  • Oversee project
    schedules, budgets, and resources
    to achieve organizational goals.
  • Apply
    Earned Value Management (EVM)
    principles to track progress and ensure success.
  • Recruit, coach, and retain top technical talent to strengthen team capabilities.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree
    in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years
    of engineering experience in the
    defense or aerospace industry
    , including
    3+ years
    in a leadership or management role.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
    (or higher) granted or renewed within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven record of managing
    complex defense or simulation engineering projects
    .
  • Hands-on experience with
    systems engineering, software development, and hardware integration
    .
  • Strong understanding of
    defense compliance standards
    and customer requirements.
  • Proficiency in
    Agile and/or Waterfall
    methodologies (JIRA, MS Project).
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong
    risk management
    and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Demonstrated experience
    mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams
    .

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $144,300 - $176,300 / year

Hours: 9x80 hrs /week (1ST shift)

Length: Direct Placement

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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