Senior Manager, Engineering

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Engineering to lead the development, certification, and lifecycle support of landing gear systems for current and next-generation aerospace platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in landing gear design and integration, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record of managing complex engineering programs within the aerospace sector.

Why Join Us?

• Lead transformative aerospace programs with global impact.
• Work in a collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation and technical excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, analysis, testing, certification, and support of landing gear systems.
• Set technical direction and oversee execution across all phases of the product lifecycle – from concept development and requirements definition to production and in-service support.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA, DoD) and industry standards (e.g., ARP4754A, DO-160, AS9100).
• Drive innovation in landing gear technology, materials, and design methodologies to improve performance, safety, cost, and maintainability.
• Serve as the technical authority on landing gear systems; resolve complex engineering challenges and interface with customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program management, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of engineering solutions.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource planning, and talent development strategies.
• Support business development and proposal efforts by providing technical leadership and estimating engineering effort and risk.
• Establish engineering processes, best practices, and tools to ensure high-quality and efficient development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of aerospace engineering experience with at least 7 years in landing gear systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft landing gear design, dynamics, hydraulics, materials, and integration.
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and airworthiness standards.
• Proven leadership ability in cross-functional environments and large-scale programs.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter), CAD (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks), and FEA/CAE tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading landing gear development for commercial or military aircraft platforms.
• Experience with systems engineering approaches and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing techniques and digital engineering initiatives.

Working Knowledge Of:

• Aircraft landing systems design (kinematic arrangements, struts, braces, shock absorbers, extension/retraction systems and system controls, landing gear doors, wheels, tires and brakes, brake control systems, steering systems, gear position detection)
• Aircraft hydraulic systems (schematic arrangements, pumps, valve, accumulators, fluid filtration, sensors and controls)
• Shock absorber design
• Hydraulic actuator design
• Landing gear structural design
• Stress analysis
• Landing gear, hydraulic and steering system dynamic analysis (fluid and rigid body dynamics)
• Landing gear testing  (system testing, drop testing, wheel and brake testing, environmental testing, hydraulic testing)
• Materials and processes (high strength materials, plating and coatings, bearings and mechanics of wear)
• Landing gear manufacture and assembly practices
• Hydraulic sealing systems (seals, coatings, surface finished, fluids)

Work Environment And Travel

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to suppliers, test sites, or customer locationsup to 25% travel expected.

Compensation Data

Pay Range: $143,100 -  $214,700 annually.