Digital Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the technical execution for a range of Digital Engineering initiatives and programs.

• Provide thought leadership on the Istari platform, its applications, and necessary capabilities.

• Assist in defining the product scope and technical strategy for new digital engineering capabilities.

• Evaluate designs, architectures, and implementations for quality, scalability, and alignment with Istari’s platform vision.

• Act as a technical escalation point for intricate engineering and integration challenges.

• Oversee and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers.

• Propel execution across various concurrent projects, including planning, prioritization, and delivery.

• Offer technical coaching, design and code feedback, and guidance for career development.

• Help enhance efficient, lean team processes as the organization expands.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into actionable technical plans.

• Assist in customer engagements that necessitate deep digital engineering expertise.

• Communicate technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Assume delegated responsibilities from the Director of Digital Engineering.

• Contribute to the establishment of standards, best practices, and reusable technical patterns.

• Identify tooling, process, and team capability gaps and recommend improvements.

• Serve as a thought partner regarding the future of digital engineering at Istari.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering (aerospace, systems, mechanical, electrical, or related fields).

• At least 3 years of experience in leading or managing technical teams.

• Solid understanding of software fundamentals (APIs, data pipelines, services, integrations).

• Proficiency in MBSE (e.g., Cameo, SysML).

• Experience with CAD/PLM tools (e.g., CATIA, Teamcenter, or similar).

• Familiarity with document and requirements management systems.

• Experience with simulations (FEA, CFD, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

• Exceptional communication skills—capable of clearly articulating complex technical concepts.

• Preference for experience in aerospace, defense, or other complex engineered systems.

• Exposure to model extraction, automation, and digital thread concepts is a plus.

• Preferred experience in product or platform-based environments.

• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to shape roles, processes, and scope as the organization evolves is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Recognition of individual contributions.

• Early and frequent feedback.

• Genuine respect for each person’s expertise and well-being.

• Outcomes-driven culture.

• High standards complemented by collaborative support.

• Focused efforts are rewarded.

• Fellowship and support among colleagues.