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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.
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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
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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.
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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