Senior Systems Engineering Manager- Defense Solutions

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, California, US
Base: $165,700.00 - $220,900.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
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10+ years engineering experience
3+ years functional management
Systems engineering v model expertise
Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager for its Santa Clarita, California facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive systems engineering and leadership experience, focusing on embedded systems within a defense context, while also fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the Systems Engineering and Execution Leadership team to establish best practices for design, processes, and tools.
  • The position requires overseeing system architecture development, estimating costs, and driving technical execution to meet cost and schedule targets.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary range of $165,700 to $220,900 plus bonus, along with comprehensive benefits including 401K matching and stock purchase plans.

Matching Summary

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Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager for its Santa Clarita, California facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive systems engineering and leadership experience, focusing on embedded systems within a defense context, while also fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team.

Salary

Base: $165,700.00 - $220,900.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Plus bonus; Benefits: 401K match, profit sharing, health wellness, employee stock purchase plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years engineering experience
  • 3+ years functional management
  • Systems Engineering V model expertise
  • DOORS requirements management proficiency
  • VPX and rugged embedded electronics knowledge
  • Program capture through sustainment lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in technical field or MBA
  • Experience with Gen 3 PCI Express technologies
  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Inclusive and supportive culture leadership
  • Risk and opportunity analysis expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Computer Science
  • 10+ years of total engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering functional management experience
  • Proficiency in DOORS for requirements management
  • Experience with deployed military electronics using COTS

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