Engineering Manager, Beacon AI

• Beacon AI is seeking an experienced, hands-on Engineering Manager, Applications to lead the iOS engineering team building Murdock (an AI-powered pilot assistant) and the frontend engineering team developing Lighthouse (data platform and flight management system), ensuring seamless collaboration and technical excellence across both teams
• This position is ideal for a highly technical leader with a passion for crafting scalable, reliable, and user-centric applications that redefine how pilots and operators interact with their tools
• Proven Engineering Experience: 6-10+ years of technical experience with expertise in iOS and web application development, and 1+ years of experience managing engineering teams
• Highly Technical: Recent hands-on coding experience, with proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, TypeScript, React, or equivalent frameworks, and the ability to guide complex technical decisions
• Leadership Abilities: Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams across multiple platforms
• Product Sense: Strong intuition for building user-centered applications, with a track record of delivering impactful iOS and web solutions
• Execution-Oriented: Hands-on and detail-driven, with the ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align teams and stakeholders around a shared vision
• Agility and Adaptability: Experience working in agile environments and scaling processes in a growing company

Desirable

• Acting as both a hands-on technical leader and a strategic team manager, you will foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and innovation
• As the bridge between engineering, product, and design teams, you will play a key role in delivering intuitive, AI-driven application experiences that meet the rigorous demands of the aviation industry
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the iOS engineering team for Murdock and the frontend (web) engineering team for Lighthouse, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Ensure seamless collaboration between backend and the Applications team, driving alignment on shared goals and best practices for delivering high-quality user experiences
• Hands-on Technical Contribution: Engage directly in coding, architectural decisions, and technical problem-solving to support your teams and maintain a high engineering bar
• Project Management: Plan, execute, and deliver projects across both teams, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality and reliability
• Vision and Strategy: Define the technical direction for both iOS and web applications, aligning team objectives with Beacon AI’s product vision and long-term goals
• Customer-Centric Development: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and customers to ensure features meet user needs and exceed expectations
• Recruitment & Mentorship: Lead hiring efforts to grow both teams, onboarding top talent and providing mentorship to develop and retain high-performing engineers
• System Reliability & Performance: Monitor and optimize the performance, reliability, and scalability of both applications, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of the aviation industry
• Market Readiness: Drive the delivery of features to market, ensuring seamless integration and impactful outcomes for pilots and operators