Modeling & Simulation Manager
Eaton's Aerospace Mission Systems Division (MSD) is currently seeking a Modeling & Simulation Manager. This is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the US, with a preference for candidates located near Orchard Park NY or Davenport IA.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Primary Function:
This position is for a Modeling and Simulation Manager role supporting research and new product development in MSD. Our division delivers components and systems for space life support, air to air refueling, weapons storage/release, and other environmental systems for aircraft.
The Modeling and Simulation Engineering (M&S) Manager is responsible for building, leading, and championing the team of M&S engineers to contribute to the development and sustainment of MSD products and systems.
The role has three primary objectives. First is to be the M&S group line manager and will require resource management skills, standard work creation, team building, performance reviews, and other related responsibilities. Second, the candidate will be accountable for driving and implementing an "analysis first" vision and culture within MSD developing related implementation plans and quantifiable metrics . A focus will be on leveraging the team to demonstrate the potential of using M&S to inform critical design decisions, mitigate schedule and technical risks, and supplement development test activities. Finally, this person will be required to provide technical analysis and M&S subject matter expertise on either critical "short turn" or other activities to support the business and our customers as needed. The expectation is that the manager will "lead by example" with these types of individual contributor type opportunities.
The candidate should have both a broad knowledge and demonstrated experience in stress/structural, performance 1D, and thermal fluids analyses. While the candidate does not have to have equal experience in each of these 3 analyses areas, the person should have sufficient depth within each area to support the technical caliber of the M&S group as well as the knowledge to effectively represent the M&S group when engaging with experienced engineering stakeholders and customers.
What you'll do:
• Provide technical oversight of M&S team which includes review of analysis plans, participation in internal team technical reviews, and responsibility for the technical quality/completeness of work products delivered by the team.
• Build proactive communication paths with the product teams to ensure that teams' project deliverables go beyond traditional customer deliverables and is fully leveraged for risk mitigation, test plan development, and critical design decisions.
• Conduct functional management responsibilities associated with the team that include resource management, career development, performance reviews, and management of goals that align with higher level business objectives and initiatives.
• Develop standard work practices and lessons learned with the team and leverage other AEROSPACE M&S groups and leadership as appropriate.
• Provide labor hour estimates and corresponding rationale to support proposal and business development requests. Participate in gate reviews representing the M&S teams.
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• Define and own implementation plan and quantifiable metrics, created with support from product and site leadership, to measure progress of the adoption of the "analysis first" M&S mindset and culture.
• Change M&S culture at your respective site location as demonstrated by IPT driven/initiated requests for inclusion of M&S work scope beyond traditional deliverables.
• Serve as a critical peer reviewer and technical mentor to members of your team. Lead by example with the technical analysis tasks for which you are involved.
• Participate in root cause corrective action activities, Bids & Proposals, and technical design reviews for the M&S group
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years of work experience supporting modeling and simulation and/or systems engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience conducting stress/structural, thermal fluid, or system performance analysis of mechanical systems and components.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience of functional management experience
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible and considered for this position pursuant to applicable U.S. Federal Government contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in engineering discipline.
• 15+ years combined work experience supporting M&S and/or SE teams.
• Experience working in Aerospace Industry
• Direct experience with SIMSCAPE, SIMULINK, AMESIM (or similar)
• Direct experience with ANSYS, LS-DYNA, AFGROW
• Familiarity with DOORS and/or CAMEO
• Familiarity with CAD packages (CREO, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA)
• Demonstrated experience working with global teams.
• Membership Professional Society Related to Discipline (ex. ASME, SAE)
• Knowledge of Simulation Process Data Management (SPDM)
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt certification or ability to complete within 1 year
Position Criteria:
• Demonstrated communication skills:
• Cross Functional Technical Collaboration
• Know when and how to appropriate elevate technical issues to leadership.
• Create environment that fosters open proactive communication paths.
• Demonstrated technical competencies:
• Modeling and Simulation
• Data Analysis
• Understanding of Traditional Systems Engineering Principles
• Demonstrated leadership competencies:
• Functional Management with M&S teams
• Project Management
• Relationship building and Maintenance.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 2.23.2026.
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- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
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- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
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- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
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- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
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- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
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- 401(K) With Company Matching
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