POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy Engineering Manager serves as the second-in-command for all engineering disciplines supporting the NASA Wallops Range Contract, providing critical leadership support to the Engineering Manager. This position assists in managing a team of approximately 30 engineers across multiple disciplines. The Deputy Engineering Manager acts as the Engineering Manager in their absence and serves as the technical lead and customer liaison for day-to-day engineering activities.
This role is responsible for executing technical excellence, operational readiness, and mission success in support of NASA, Department of War, and commercial customer launch and range operations. The Deputy Engineering Manager supports management of workload distribution and resource allocation across 30+ launches per year and ongoing engineering sustainment of assets, infrastructure modernization efforts, and day-to-day range operations support while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and mission assurance.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited program
- 5-10 years of progressive engineering experience
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with a broad range of customer and technical personnel
- Strong decision-making skills with ability to balance technical, schedule, and cost constraints
- Experience with government contracts, preferably NASA or DoD programs
- Experience with complex systems integration and infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
- Experience with managing organizational Asset Management and Engineering processes in support of full lifecycle management
- Experience with configuration management, technical drawing development and review
Preferred Qualifications:- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
- Background in range operations, launch systems, or aerospace test and evaluation highly desired
- Secret security clearance
Other Requirements:- Must be eligible for and able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Willingness to work occasional extended hours to support mission-critical activities
- Ability to travel periodically (estimated 5%)
ARES Benefits:- ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- ESOP
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).
