or apply directly on Loft Federal's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Loft Federal's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Loft Federal's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Loft Federal
- high 7 stale, 1 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Loft Federal's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Loft Federal.
About this role
As the Senior Manager of Engineering at Loft Federal, you will lead and develop a cross-functional engineering team focused on aerospace projects. Your role will involve mentoring engineers, managing hiring strategies, and ensuring optimal resource allocation across various projects to meet mission milestones. You will also collaborate with program managers and executive leadership to align technical talent with programmatic needs.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Loft Federal as an employer.
What you need
- 10 years of professional engineering experience
- At least 3 years in a direct engineering management or leadership role
- Strong understanding of complex systems integration and hardware/software development lifecycles
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills
- Proven track record of scaling engineering teams
- Experience in matrixed organizations or programmatic environments
Nice to have
- Experience supporting SCI and SAP level programs
- Familiarity with non-traditional acquisition and rapid capability insertion models
- Product or mission integration experience
- Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in sensitive environments
- Active Top Secret SCI clearance
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
Worth weighing
- Salary range is wide, indicating flexibility based on candidate qualifications
- Focus on mentoring and team growth may require significant time investment
- Role involves dynamic resource allocation which could lead to shifting priorities
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Listed by Loft Federal on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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