Company Overview 

Since 2004, Vadum has built a brand known for practical innovation that delivers solutions to customers in the competitive field of national defense research and development. Vadum’s expertise is bringing concepts to life in the form of products or prototypes to address challenging national defense problems. 

Summary/objective

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager to join our team who will be responsible for program solution development, planning, and execution, talent development and innovation within a designated business area. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all concepts are aligned with the company's goals and objectives and to develop solutions, tools and processes that will be leveraged across the company. 

If you are a creative thinker with a passion for developing innovative products, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead the development of new product concepts and ideas from ideation to launch.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Manage the development process, including concept testing, prototyping, and product validation.
• Present concepts to senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and management oversight of your development team and oversee technical project performance of the team members.
• Define, develop, and implement solutions to market and customer requirements in concert with the business area leadership team.
• Lead and/or support proposal efforts within the business area and company.
• Work in concert with the CTO, Chief Engineers, and Sr. Technical staff to define and implement product roadmaps & architectures for the business area and the company.
• Partner with internal/external customers and development partners to define and shape requirements and solutions.
• Mentor team members to grow their technical skills and contributions to the overall company.

Required Skills/Abilities

• US Citizenship with Security Clearance eligibility.
• Extensive knowledge of radar and/or EW systems.
• Demonstrated capabilities in system design, signal processing, algorithm development and solution development.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly understand and articulate technical issues that affect solution and outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in developing winning proposals/solutions and in their development execution.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Desire to work as a team with a result-driven approach. 

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, Mathematics, or related field required.
• At least 5 years of related professional (technical) experience required.
• At least 3 years of management experience or the ability to demonstrate management capabilities through equivalent leadership experiences. 

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

What we offer  

Vadum offers a comprehensive benefit program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401k (k) with up to 4% company match 
• Paid Time Off 
• 13 Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (STD, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan) 
• Work/life balance  

Vadum is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, genetic trait, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Vadum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department at (919) 341-8241 ext.: 180.