Engineering Manager

Tucson, AZ

Company Overview

Ondas is building a new kind of intelligence company, one designed for a world where speed, autonomy, and decision advantage matter more than ever. By combining multi-domain platforms, advanced sensing, secure networks, and AI-enabled analytics, Ondas helps defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers transform complex mission data into decision-ready insights when and where they matter most.

Ondas Sentinel is Ondas’ U.S.based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S.made, U.S.delivered capabilities for the Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. The division brings together advanced autonomous systems, mission technologies, and intelligence solutions that help customers create persistent awareness, operate with confidence, and make faster decisions in complex and contested environments.

The Stratospheric ISR business unit within Ondas Sentinel is focused on one of the most unique mission areas in aerospace and defense: manufacturing and operating high-altitude stratospheric balloon systems. Few companies in the world can do this work at operational scale. That means our teams are not simply maintaining existing systems; they are building new capabilities, solving first-of-their-kind challenges, and helping define what persistent.

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead execution across the engineering organization. In close partnership with the Chief Engineer and Program Leadership, this role is responsible for delivery planning, team execution, and operational alignment to ensure high-quality flight systems are delivered on schedule and in accordance with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain requirements.

This position serves as a critical link between technical authority and program priorities, facilitating alignment, fostering effective cross-functional collaboration, and escalating risks or trade-offs as appropriate to protect delivery, quality, and safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support engineering teams through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and an environment in which risks are identified and addressed early.

• Oversee execution planning, resource allocation, and delivery across research and development activities and active programs, with clear ownership, priorities, and timelines.

• Translate business and technical objectives into practical execution plans informed by capacity, dependencies, manufacturing readiness, test availability, and supply chain constraints.

• Partner effectively with Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and technical leadership to resolve trade-offs, improve visibility, and address bottlenecks before they affect program milestones.

• Establish and maintain operating cadences that improve predictability, reduce unnecessary execution disruption, and support alignment among technical integrity, delivery objectives, and safety requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or other complex hardware-focused environments.

• Demonstrated capability in execution planning, resource management, and cross-functional leadership.

• Ability to align technical execution with program priorities, manufacturing readiness, and schedule requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting flight systems or other highly integrated hardware products.

• Understanding of engineering-to-manufacturing and test transition within a regulated or high-reliability environment.

• Experience operating effectively within matrixed organizations or shared-responsibility leadership models.

What We Offer

You will work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person, not just a team member.

Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with an on-site environment that keeps supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams closely connected to the mission.

We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

Some Final Notes

The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!

At Ondas Sentinel, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.