Engineering Manager I - Business Area System Support (Aerospace)

Location: Sparks, Nevada; hybrid or in-office work. Other listed location: Plano, Texas. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Compensation includes annual performance-based incentive pay; no exact salary amount is stated.

Company

hirify.global delivers customer-focused technology and integrations for the aerospace and defense sectors, supporting space, national security, and critical government missions.

What you will do

• Lead business-area IT services, including specialized laptop and hardware provisioning, server setup and maintenance, and program systems support.
• Oversee lab operations, capacity, access, and alignment with enterprise expectations.
• Set expectations and standards for system administrators across the engineering organization.
• Drive CMMC compliance by maintaining audit artifacts, controls, and evidence.
• Manage, coach, and develop leads and technical staff, including career development, performance discussions, and bench-strength planning.
• Own the business-area system-support budget, represent the team cross-functionally, and drive scalable, automated, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis, and simulation.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary design and development teams and collaboratively lead teams of engineers.
• Ability to work in an office environment or hybrid setting, sit for prolonged periods, work at a computer, occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, and clearly communicate technical information, design specifications, and project updates.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
• Previous management experience, including recruiting, assigning, directing, evaluating, and developing staff.
• Experience coordinating tools, processes, training, resources, and program staffing.
• Experience preparing project schedules, budgets, bids, and estimates.
• Background in aerospace and defense, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.
• Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.
• Experience in collaborative, fast-paced environments focused on rapid prototyping and fielding capabilities with minimal supervision.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile, multidisciplinary, collaborative engineering environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.