Engineering Manager Jobs in Florida

Engineering Manager jobs in Florida are in active demand, with consistent openings concentrated in aerospace and defense, software and technology, civil and infrastructure engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing, from mid-level team leads through senior director-level roles. The highest volumes of listings are in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Lennar Corporation have long-standing operations and ongoing engineering management needs. The most in-demand specialties are systems engineering management, software engineering management, and construction and infrastructure program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles190+
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring53
Work type35% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Deloitte
Cyber Identity - CyberArk/Idira Engineering Manager II
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Deloitte
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Cyber Identity - CyberArk/Idira Engineering Manager II
Deloitte
Miami, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Quality Control
$135k - $265k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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The Walt Disney Company
Senior Manager, AI & Machine Learning Engineering
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The Walt Disney Company
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Senior Manager, AI & Machine Learning Engineering
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, Florida
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$198k - $292k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Engineering Manager
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Engineering Manager
Star Island Management Corp
Kissimmee, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Northrop Grumman
Manager Field Engineering Services 1
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Manager Field Engineering Services 1
Northrop Grumman
Jacksonville, Florida
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$95k - $143k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Project Engineering Associate Manager
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Lockheed Martin
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Project Engineering Associate Manager
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, Florida
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$105k - $195k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lake Mary
10 jobs
Miami
9 jobs
Melbourne
6 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
6 jobs
Palm Beach Gardens
6 jobs
Tallahassee
4 jobs

Engineering Manager Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin24
  • Qualus
    Qualus6
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health6
  • Blue Origin
    Blue Origin6
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Food & Beverage
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field required
  • Professional Engineer license in Florida preferred for civil or structural roles
  • Five or more years of engineering experience including direct team leadership
  • Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering projects from initiation to delivery
  • Proficiency with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or PMP
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with executive stakeholders and technical teams

Engineering Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering manager in Florida?

Most engineering manager roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, followed by several years of hands-on engineering experience before moving into leadership. For civil, structural, or consulting engineering management roles, holding or pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers strengthens candidacy significantly. Technology and software-focused engineering managers typically advance through demonstrated technical leadership and formal management experience rather than a state license.

Which companies hire engineering managers in Florida?

Employers hiring engineering managers in Florida right now include Lockheed Martin, Qualus, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's aerospace corridor around Orlando and the Space Coast, along with its active construction and infrastructure sector, means demand comes from both defense contractors and large development firms.

Which Florida cities have the most engineering manager jobs?

Orlando, Tampa, and Florida have the most engineering manager openings in Florida. Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast drive significant demand through aerospace, defense, and simulation technology employers, while Tampa's strong presence in infrastructure, finance technology, and defense contracting and Miami's growing tech and construction sectors account for a large share of listings outside Central Florida.

Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because engineering managers frequently oversee on-site teams, facilities, or production environments. About 65% of engineering manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote opportunities concentrated in software engineering management and certain program or portfolio management roles that do not require physical site presence.

How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead engineer or senior engineer role first, then pursuing formal management responsibility from within. Large Florida employers in aerospace, defense, and construction, such as those operating on the Space Coast or in Tampa's defense sector, regularly promote technical leads into first-line management. Earning a Project Management Professional credential or completing Florida-based leadership development programs offered through large regional employers helps candidates without prior management titles demonstrate readiness for the role.

Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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