Engineering Lead

Group Overview

Digital and Synthetic (D&S) Group is committed to providing mission-driven information solutions that seamlessly bridge the digital and physical realms. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and advanced platforms, we empower operational readiness and elevate situational awareness across diverse domains-including air, maritime, and space.

Position Summary

We are looking for an Engineering Lead to provide leadership for our flight simulation product as part of a Product-led cross-functional team.

Candidates should have solid knowledge and experience of best practices across the software development lifecycle, as well as People Management skills; they can be relied upon to build and maintain an engineering culture which is sustainably professional and positive, in which high-performing engineers can grow and thrive.

Metrea is a people-first organisation, and candidates should have strong communication skills and the desire to proactively elevate their team through continuous knowledge sharing, collaboration, feedback, and mentorship.

What You'll Do

• Own delivery outcomes for the team; not writing code yourself but driving the team to meet delivery timelines whilst balancing sustainability, quality and team well-being
• Mentoring, coaching and leading a team of highly talented engineers, taking responsibility for both their career and personal development
• Supporting product management and technical leadership in refining requirements and shaping the deliverables the team will work
• Helping to align team efforts with the broader strategic goals of the organization, helping to plan for future resource requirements and technology adoption
• Developing and maintaining a deep relationship with the team's Tech Lead and Product Manager to ensure alignment and support delivery
• Collaborate with other Engineering Leaders across the business, to improve engineering processes, code quality, release management and documentation
• Supporting the recruitment process and taking responsibility for onboarding and integrating new teammates

What You Bring

• Experience in engineering management, having previously mentored and helped to develop the careers of software engineers
• Great interpersonal skills, a servant-leadership mindset and the ability to confidently communicate with others, conveying technical content clearly and articulately to non-technical team members
• Experience in employing agile methodologies in software development processes whilst working in a matrix organization to help support the team establish and develop their ways of working
• Experience leading teams in fast-growing companies where you play a part in shaping ways of working rather than follow pre-defined ones
• A deep passion for personal development with a drive to be constantly learning and furthering your professional knowledge
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to work independently whilst planning, prioritizing and managing your workload

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• A passion for aviation and flight simulation
• Prior experience in working with defence contracts is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be a U.S. citizen. Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range $155,000—$200,000 USD

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.