Engineering Leader Jobs in Pennsylvania

Engineering Leader jobs in Pennsylvania are actively sought across defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences sectors, with openings at every level from emerging team lead through senior director of engineering. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and King of Prussia anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Comcast have deep engineering leadership footprints in the region. The most in-demand specialties include systems engineering leadership, software development management, and manufacturing engineering oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerWabtec
Top cityErie, PA
Cities hiring10
Work type100% Remote
Top industryInsurance

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Kimberly-Clark
Engineering Technical Leader - Process
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Engineering Technical Leader - Process
Kimberly-Clark
Chester, Pennsylvania
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$140k - $173k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Wabtec
Engineering Technical Leader - Systems
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Wabtec
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Engineering Technical Leader - Systems
Wabtec
Grove City, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$105k - $149k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Wabtec
Engineering Technical Leader - Systems
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Engineering Technical Leader - Systems
Wabtec
Erie, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$105k - $149k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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BNY
Senior Director, Engineering Group Leader
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BNY
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Senior Director, Engineering Group Leader
BNY
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Wabtec
Engineering Technical Leader - Systems
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Engineering Technical Leader - Systems
Wabtec
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Science
Health & Safety
Specialized Engineering
$105k - $149k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Engineering Leader Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Erie
5 jobs
Pittsburgh
4 jobs
Philadelphia
4 jobs
Lititz
1 job
Chester
1 job
Horsham
1 job
Allentown
1 job
Grove City
1 job
Mountain Top
1 job

Engineering Leader Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Wabtec
Wabtec6 open roles
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Augmentis3 open roles
BNY
BNY2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering leader jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field
  • Proven experience managing and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams
  • Hands-on technical background in the team's core discipline, such as software, electrical, or mechanical engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project delivery from planning through production release
  • Experience working within regulated industries such as defense, healthcare, or energy in Pennsylvania
  • Familiarity with agile, lean, or systems engineering methodologies used by Pennsylvania employers

Engineering Leader Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering leader in Pennsylvania?

Most engineering leaders in Pennsylvania start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and spend several years as an individual contributor before moving into a lead or management role. Pennsylvania does not require a separate state license specifically for engineering leadership, though engineers in certain disciplines who sign off on plans may need a Professional Engineer license through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Building a record of technical delivery and people management is the most direct path.

Which companies hire engineering leaders in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring engineering leaders in Pennsylvania right now include Wabtec, Augmentis, and BNY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of defense contractors, utilities, and health technology firms means openings are distributed across both the Philadelphia metro and the Pittsburgh region.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most engineering leader jobs?

Erie, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia have the most engineering leader openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its density of technology, life sciences, and defense firms, while Pittsburgh draws heavily from Carnegie Mellon University's tech ecosystem and the region's advanced manufacturing and robotics industries, and suburban corridors like King of Prussia attract large corporate engineering centers.

Are there remote engineering leader jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than many technical disciplines. About 100% of engineering leader openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that leadership, planning, and coordination work can often be done off-site. The parts of the role most commonly offered remotely are software engineering management and program management, while roles tied to manufacturing floors or lab environments in Pennsylvania typically require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a engineering leader in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual contributor role into a team lead position at a mid-size Pennsylvania employer. Large firms like Siemens and Lockheed Martin in the Philadelphia and Montgomery County areas run rotational engineering programs and associate manager tracks designed for engineers transitioning into leadership. Adjacent roles such as technical program coordinator, senior engineer, or project engineer serve as common stepping stones. Earning a Project Management Professional credential or pursuing a Professional Engineer license through Pennsylvania's registration board strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.

Where can I find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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