Senior Systems Engineering Manager- Defense Solutions

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Santa Clarita, California, US
Base: $165,700.00 - $220,900.00 py; bonus: + bonus...
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10+ years engineering experience
3+ years functional management experience
Systems engineering v model expertise
** Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager for its Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California. The role requires strong leadership skills, a robust systems engineering background, and the ability to drive technical program execution excellence. **

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 managing personnel functions including recruiting, performance appraisals, and driving employee engagement initiatives within a critical defense facility.
  • Candidates will oversee system architecture development and technical strategy while ensuring adherence to cost and schedule targets for multiple active programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager for its Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California. The role requires strong leadership skills, a robust systems engineering background, and the ability to drive technical program execution excellence. **

Salary

Base: $165,700.00 - $220,900.00 per year; Bonus: Plus bonus; Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401K match, Health benefits, Stock Purchase Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years engineering experience
  • 3+ years functional management experience
  • Systems Engineering V model expertise
  • DOORS requirements management proficiency
  • VPX and COTS military electronics knowledge
  • Program capture through sustainment lifecycle
  • Risk and opportunity analysis skills

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in technical field or MBA
  • Experience with Gen 3 PCI Express technologies
  • 40GE Ethernet and Infiniband familiarity
  • Strong presentation skills to executive leadership
  • Inclusive and supportive culture engagement
  • Fast-paced development environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Computer Science
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering functional management experience
  • US citizenship likely required due to export control screening

Work Rights

Security screening required for export-controlled information

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