Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager - Full-time

**Worker Type**

Regular

• *Job Description**
• *AV’s Titan RF-CUAS Group designs, develops, and manufactures the Titan Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, providing real-time protection for life, property, and sensitive infrastructure from unwanted drones using a non-destructive AI-based approach. Titan systems are deployed across the globe, rapidly expanding the footprint of a technologically innovative solution that addresses all aspects of the user experience.**

AV is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team and support our growing department. This role is ideal for a mechanically adept engineer with a robust technical background, proven leadership skills, and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable performing hands-on engineering tasks and managing the development and well-being of direct reports.

As Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager, **you will play a dual role:**

You will be responsible for the supervision, mentorship, and professional development of a multidisciplinary team of Mechanical Engineers and hardware Repair Technicians. Your leadership responsibilities will include team coaching, performance management, resource planning, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment. In addition to management duties, you will contribute hands-on to engineering projects, including the design, development, assembly, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of AV’s Titan system and related products. This requires proficiency with machined and sheet metal component design, 3D printing, cable assemblies, mechanical assemblies, and technical drawing creation.

• *A successful candidate would have most (if not all) of the following:**

Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience managing engineering teams, providing supervision, direction, and performance management for a group of 3–5 engineers and/or technicians. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, coach, mentor, and inspire direct reports as well as employees in adjacent workstreams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth. Proven track record in overseeing the transfer of manufacturing knowledge and best practices to contract manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment and quality throughout the supply chain. Responsible for driving partnerships with cross-functional teams, aligning tactical execution and strategic initiatives to meet product line objectives. Direct oversight and technical guidance in the design of rugged electro-mechanical enclosures and structural assemblies for demanding operational environments. In-depth managerial understanding of MIL-STD requirements (environmental, shock, vibration, thermal, and sealing), ensuring team compliance and best practices. Leadership in the development of designs that meet ingress protection (IP/NEMA ratings), EMI shielding, and environmental survivability standards. Oversight of thermal management strategies deployment, including conduction cooling, heat sinking, forced convection, and interface materials selection. Direct management of engineering best practices for structural analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and GD&T, ensuring accuracy across team deliverables. Accountability for the development and review of detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and assembly documentation, maintaining high standards and consistency across all outputs. Responsible for planning, supporting, and reviewing environmental qualification testing (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, salt fog, etc.) for team projects. Managerial involvement in materials selection processes for military applications, emphasizing corrosion-resistant alloys, coatings, and surface treatments. Providing oversight and guidance to cable harness design and routing efforts, including strain relief and connector interface design for high-reliability systems. Direct involvement in organizing and overseeing prototype builds, system integration, testing activities, and product transition to production. Champion configuration management and Product Data Management (PDM) processes within the team; familiarity with PLM systems is considered an asset. Ensure team proficiency with CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, setting best practices and process standards for modeling and design. Ability to independently lead a technical team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. Manage interactions and relationships with suppliers, machine shops, and defense manufacturing partners, driving quality and schedule adherence. Proactively support team members’ growth into technical leadership or program-level mechanical ownership roles. Oversee and support CNC machining or fabrication process operations within the team, driving process improvement and quality. Ensure the adoption of corrosion prevention methods—such as coatings, platings, and anodization—across all relevant projects and outputs.

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• *Eligibility to obtain a US