How to hire a management engineer

How to hire a management engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step management engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a management engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new management engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the management engineer you need to hire. Certain management engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a management engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a management engineer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of management engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Management Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Management Engineer	Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.	$31-60
   Solutions Engineer	A solutions engineer is a professional who assists customers in identifying their computer software needs and generates customized business software solutions for them. Solutions engineers collaborate with other department engineers to create practical demonstrations of proposed solutions and showcase them to the other members of the team... Show more	$32-64
   Principal Engineer	A principal engineer is responsible for monitoring the overall design phase of the construction process, including coordinating with the client for progress and updates, as well as performing adjustments as needed based on clients' specifications and requirements. Principal engineers also inspect the materials and resources used to ensure that the project stays within the budget goals and set timeframe... Show more	$45-85

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Infrastructure
   • Java
   • Linux
   • Project Management
   • Azure
   • LDAP
   • Customer Service
   • Troubleshoot
   • Perl
   • Provisioning
   • Encryption
   • Unix
   • IP
   • Switches

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage, troubleshoot and test the production batch processes from both an application and system stand point includes new installs.
   • Collaborate with team effort to remotely manage customers Avamar Linux data storage servers.
   • Engage in developing database for efficiently managing and tracking work orders within departments.
   • Manage Jenkins security by providing specific access to authorize developers/testers using project base matrix authorization strategy.
   • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system/service failures.
   • Script builds of Redhat LINUX and Solaris servers along with baselinesoftware.

   More management engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your management engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A management engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a management engineer in North Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level management engineer usually earns less than a senior-level management engineer. Additionally, a management engineer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average management engineer salary

   $90,571yearly

   $43.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level management engineer salary

   $65,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average management engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$127,873	$61
   2	District of Columbia	$109,505	$53
   3	Washington	$100,373	$48
   4	Arizona	$98,310	$47
   5	New Jersey	$97,147	$47
   6	Virginia	$96,580	$46
   7	Massachusetts	$94,854	$46
   8	Texas	$94,107	$45
   9	New York	$93,245	$45
   10	Maryland	$91,517	$44
   11	Pennsylvania	$91,417	$44
   12	Florida	$88,279	$42
   13	Illinois	$86,352	$42
   14	North Carolina	$85,262	$41
   15	Georgia	$84,145	$40
   16	Michigan	$83,205	$40
   17	Minnesota	$82,729	$40
   18	Colorado	$82,440	$40
   19	Ohio	$80,736	$39
   20	Rhode Island	$80,083	$39

   Average management engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$141,691	$68.12	556
   2	PayPal	$136,241	$65.50	34
   3	Zoox	$131,872	$63.40	44
   4	Gap Inc.	$127,512	$61.30
   5	Microsoft	$127,159	$61.13	149
   6	Cisco	$125,887	$60.52	328
   7	Bloomberg	$124,107	$59.67	15
   8	Rubrik	$122,735	$59.01	5
   9	Western Digital	$122,243	$58.77	30
   10	Adobe	$120,768	$58.06	106
   11	Ross Stores	$120,385	$57.88	6
   12	Palantir	$120,196	$57.79	37
   13	BP America Inc	$120,084	$57.73	7
   14	Nike	$119,645	$57.52	8
   15	Open Systems Technologies	$119,470	$57.44	3
   16	Nordstrom	$117,570	$56.52	19
   17	First Republic Bank	$116,872	$56.19
   18	Amazon	$116,010	$55.77	761
   19	Xilinx	$115,468	$55.51
   20	Parsons	$115,347	$55.46	102

4. Writing a management engineer job description

   A job description for a management engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a management engineer job description:

   Management engineer job description example

   • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly.
   • Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
   • Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
   • Overall, 8 years' experience in relevant technologies with 3+ years' experience supporting COTS IAM tools with a focus in SailPoint
   • Knowledge of COTS IAM tools with a focus in SailPoint Identity IQ Lifecycle Manager (LCM)
   • Knowledge of Java, JavaScript, XML, or REST development
   • Knowledge of implementing IAM tools in an enterprise environment
   • Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP management, configuration and design, PKI, SSP across multiple domains, MFA, PIV authentication, or scripting and coding
   • Understanding of requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, or change management
   • Ability to work in a fast moving, challenging environment
   • Desired:
     • Basic knowledge of Radiant Logic and CA
     • Experience with supporting IAM in a Cloud environment, including Azure or AWS
     • Experience with SQL database administration or management
     • Experience with integrating Radiant Logic with third party data sources

   WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

   Full-flex work week

   401K with company match

   Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

   Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators

   Ability to make a real impact on the world around you

   #JET

   Scheduled Weekly Hours:

   40

   Travel Required:

   None

   Telecommuting Options:

   Onsite

   Work Location:

   USA MD Annapolis Junction

   Additional Work Locations:

   USA VA SterlingCOVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find management engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your management engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit management engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit management engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new management engineer

   Once you've found the management engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new management engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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