Manager, Environmental Control Systems & Thermal Engineering (R6306)

Required

• Vehicle Integration and Interfaces: Resolve interfaces with structures, propulsion, avionics, EWIS, payloads, manufacturing, systems engineering, and test teams.
• Test and Flight Readiness: Lead component, qualification, ground, and flight test planning; ensure data, anomaly resolution, and corrective actions support hardware delivery.
• Hardware and Suppliers: Set expectations for components, specifications, SOWs, supplier reviews, prototype builds, and acceptance activities.
• Hands-On Technical Leadership: Engage in first-principles analysis and root-cause investigations, coach engineers, and unblock complex technical problems.
• Communication and Accountability: Represent the team in program and engineering reviews; communicate decisions, risks, progress, resources, and dependencies.
• Clearance required: US Citizens Only & Must have an Active Secret or higher clearance.
• Experience: 8+ years in aerospace environmental control systems, thermal engineering, fluid systems, or comparable aircraft mechanical systems development.
• People Leadership: Experience directly managing and developing individual contributors, including setting expectations, giving feedback, and supporting career growth.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Core Fundamentals: Deep understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and aircraft thermal management.
• System Development Leadership: Ability to guide architecture, requirements, analysis, design, integration, and verification through hardware delivery.
• Technical Judgment and Communication: Sound engineering judgment, early risk identification, and clear communication across technical and program teams.