Mechanical engineering Jobs in Pasadena, CA

Maximus is currently seeking a Mac Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be building an enterprise Mac platform alongside our established Windows environment, managed with Iru (formerly Kandji). The Mac Engineering Manager owns this program end to end, setting the strategy, leading the team, and making sure Macs meet the same security, compliance, and support standards as every other device in our fleet. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has run a Mac program at an enterprise scale and wants to build one the right way. This position is remote but requires the ability to be on-site as needed in Bloomington, Minnesota. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform project management for the full project lifecycle development and implementation of technical activities that ensure successful project completion for teams as large as 15 people. - Serve as the secondary point of contact and secondary client interface for all project technology related issues. - Perform all project management functions including; work breakdown and cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring and tracking of technical progress against the defined timetables and budgets, and staff assignment/development. - Lead and direct the successful delivery of application development, systems integration, and product installation/customization services while ensuring that assigned projects adhere to the approved life cycle work patterns, standards, and procedures for solution delivery. - Define and implement development plans for assigned projects in order to increase staff’s knowledge and skills in the areas relevant to the team’s work such as; project management, analysis, software development, or testing. - Identify and assess new functional capabilities supporting engineering change proposals and additional follow-on work. - Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of experienced professionals. Leads, directs and reviews the work of a team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. - Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority or ability to recommend and influence decisions within own area, in accordance with guidelines. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Own the Mac platform roadmap from pilot through enterprise rollout and ongoing operations. - Lead, hire, and develop Mac engineering staff as adoption grows. - Define Mac standards for security, configuration, software, and lifecycle in partnership with Security, Identity, and Compliance. - Test and track program eligibility within the environment. - Ensure Macs meet audit and regulatory requirements and that evidence is ready when needed. - Build the Mac support model with the Service Desk, including training, documentation, runbooks, and escalation paths. - Own standard patching and vulnerability remediation for Mac. - Manage the Iru vendor relationship, licensing, and Apple Business Manager administration. - Plan for Apple's annual macOS release cycle so upgrades are tested and predictable. - Track and report adoption, compliance, and support metrics to leadership. - Coordinate Mac work with Windows, Intune, and VDI teams to deliver a consistent user experience. - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. a Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to successfully pass a clearance process for a position of Public Trust. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. - 5+ years in endpoint management or end user computing. - 2+ years leading engineers or technical teams. - Proven experience running an enterprise Mac program alongside Windows. - Working knowledge of Iru or Kandji, Jamf Pro, or a comparable Apple MDM. - Understanding of Apple Business Manager, macOS security, and identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID. - Strong communication skills with both technical staff and business leaders. - A track record of delivering projects on time with clear status and risk reporting. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Apple Certified IT Professional or Apple Device Support certification. - Experience in a regulated industry such as government services or healthcare. - Familiarity with CIS or NIST macOS benchmarks. - ITIL Foundation certification. - Preference to candidates that are local to Bloomington, MN twice weekly #techjobs #clearance #veteransPage #LI-remote Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.