Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Florida

Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, civil infrastructure, and energy systems across an active and competitive statewide market at every level from project lead to executive director. The largest volumes of openings are in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, where established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and L3Harris Technologies maintain major engineering operations. Structural engineering, systems engineering management, and quality and compliance leadership are among the most consistently sought specializations in Florida listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles165+
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring41
Work type58% On-site
Top industryFintech

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Sr. Lead, AI Engineering
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Sr. Lead, AI Engineering
Royal Caribbean Group
Miami, Florida
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
Master's degree
10,000+

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Sr Mgr, Software Engineering
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Sr Mgr, Software Engineering
Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC
Celebration, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$180k - $241k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Senior Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician
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Senior Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician
Engenuity Group, Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
On-Site

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Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering
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Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering
L3Harris
West Palm Beach, Florida
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
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Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
L3Harris
Melbourne, Florida
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Corporate Training
$97k - $208k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Engineering Senior Manager Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Palm Bay
11 jobs
Melbourne
10 jobs
Miami
9 jobs
Cape Canaveral
7 jobs
Lake Mary
6 jobs
Clearwater
5 jobs
Jacksonville
4 jobs

Engineering Senior Manager Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin38
  • L3Harris21
  • Blue Origin10
  • JPMorganChase5
  • Deloitte3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Fintech
  • Food & Beverage
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Florida Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with a Professional Engineer license recognized in Florida
  • Eight or more years of progressive engineering experience including direct team leadership
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams of ten or more people
  • Proficiency with project management frameworks such as PMP, Agile, or CMMI
  • Experience with Florida-relevant sectors such as aerospace, defense, or civil infrastructure
  • Strong record of delivering engineering projects on schedule and within budget constraints

Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a engineering senior manager in Florida?

Most Florida employers require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with a master's preferred for senior management roles, plus a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer credential issued through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Board of Professional Engineers. Candidates typically move into management after several years as a practicing engineer, often starting as a team lead or project engineer before stepping into a senior manager role within industries like aerospace, civil, or defense engineering.

Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Florida?

Employers hiring engineering senior managers in Florida right now include Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Blue Origin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and large infrastructure firms means engineering management roles appear across a wide range of employer sizes, from major system integrators to regional civil engineering consultancies.

Which Florida cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?

Orlando, Tampa, and Florida account for the largest share of engineering senior manager openings in Florida. Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast corridor drive demand through aerospace and defense operations, Tampa's port and infrastructure growth supports civil and systems engineering leadership, and Miami's expanding technology and construction sectors generate consistent senior engineering management roles.

Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 42% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of these roles involve overseeing physical teams, facilities, or production environments. The functions most likely to allow hybrid arrangements are program management, quality systems oversight, and engineering operations roles that are primarily administrative and strategic rather than hands-on.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior engineer role first, then building management experience over several years before applying for a formal senior manager title. In Florida, large employers such as Lockheed Martin and Siemens often post rotational engineering programs and associate engineering manager tracks that build leadership credentials. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and completing a PMP certification significantly strengthens a candidate's profile for internal promotions into management.

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

You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries including aerospace, defense, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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