Engineering Manager

A well-established aerospace and defense organisation supporting long-term NASA and complex space programs is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager to join its growing team in San Diego.This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical ownership with team development.The Role: • Lead opto-mechanical development across complex aerospace programs • Manage a small team of engineers while remaining technically involved • Own key technical decisions and contribute to proposals and customer discussions • Work across high-reliability hardware systemsAbout You: • Mechanical Engineering background with strong optical systems experience • Experience delivering complex aerospace or precision hardware systems • Previous team leadership experience • Proficient in SolidWorks or Creo • Space experience preferred, aerospace or automotive lidar backgrounds also consideredThis is a high-impact role within a stable, long-term program environment, offering technical depth and leadership growth.