Senior Manager, Civil Engineering

About the role

The role defines and delivers the civil and structural scope for Terran R test infrastructure at Stennis Space Center. This position coordinates cross-functional teams to turn architectural and operational requirements into built facilities.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Architectural, structural, civil, and MEPF requirements are defined and coordinated to align test stand and facility designs.

Design documentation, construction drawings, and permitting processes are developed and managed to advance project approvals.

Construction RFPs are solicited, bids are evaluated, and subcontractors are selected and managed to execute work.

Field and construction engineering activities are overseen to verify methods, sequencing, and compliance with safety and QA/QC standards.

Project schedules, budgets, and scopes are managed at task and program levels to keep test infrastructure on track for flight readiness.

Ownership of the facility lifecycle is maintained through coordination with Infrastructure, Test Operations, and Vehicle teams.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related technical discipline is mandatory.

A minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace and/or construction industry, including field engineering and project management, is required.

Design documentation, construction drawings, and permitting expertise are required.

Bid solicitation, contractor selection, and construction management experience are required.

Field supervision, permitting, and safety practices such as QA/QC are required.

Experience in project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling at task and program levels is required.

Proficiency with 3D models in NX, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software is required.

Experience with development permitting, land use controls, and coordination with local government agencies is required.

Nice to have

Strong written and verbal communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration across teams is practiced in a close-knit, dynamic environment.

Project leadership is exercised while managing progress and reporting to remote leadership.

Multiple projects are managed simultaneously with strong organizational skills.

Technical plans, drawings, blueprints, and models are interpreted and developed with precision.

Complex projects are driven independently using judgment and initiative.

Adaptability to changing requirements, priorities, and constraints supports delivery in dynamic environments.

Time-sensitive tasks are executed reliably in fast-paced settings.

Practical notes

Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

Civil and structural engineering principles guide the design of test infrastructure for launch vehicle hardware.

The role relies on 3D CAD tools such as NX and AutoCAD for design and documentation.

Teams operate in fast-paced, operational environments common in aerospace and industrial settings.

Cross-functional collaboration is central to delivering complex test facilities on schedule.

Problem solving combines creativity and technical rigor to meet safety and performance standards.