Integrated Design Engineering Manager

Systel, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systel, Inc. in Houston is seeking an Integrated Design Engineering Manager to lead cross-disciplinary design efforts for rugged computing products.

You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and analog design teams to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance across programs. You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, translate system requirements into detailed designs, and partner with product management, manufacturing, quality, and customers to deliver on-time, high-quality

Qualifications

• Strong integrated design engineering skills across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proven engineering management capabilities with team leadership.
• Hands-on analog circuit design experience and trade-off guidance.
• Mechanical engineering skills for rugged enclosures, thermal management, and structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary design efforts for rugged computing products.
• Manage engineering project plans and coordinate design reviews.
• Resolve technical issues and translate system requirements into detailed designs.
• Mentor engineering talent and maintain documentation standards.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery and collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and quality.

Skills

Integrated design engineering

Engineering management

Analog circuit design

Mechanical design

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Product development lifecycle

Regulatory standards

Communication skills

CAD/CAE tools

PCB design

Defense/industrial experience

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

PCB design software

Configuration management systems

Job description

Company Description Systel, Inc. delivers purpose-built rugged computing solutions with a solution-first approach to engineering. The company focuses on enabling mission success for customers who operate in demanding and time-sensitive environments. Systel’s delivery system is designed to respond at the speed of need, supporting critical applications and field operations. The organization emphasizes deep partnership with its customers, working closely to design, develop, and integrate tailored computing systems that perform reliably under extreme conditions.
Role Description The Integrated Design Engineering Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Houston, TX, responsible for leading cross-disciplinary design efforts for rugged computing products. This role oversees teams in electrical, mechanical, and analog design engineering to ensure integrated solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements. Day-to-day activities include managing engineering project plans, coordinating design reviews, resolving technical issues, and guiding the translation of system requirements into detailed designs. The manager collaborates with product management, manufacturing, quality, and customers to align design intent with mission needs, improve design processes, and support continuous improvement across the engineering organization. This position also involves mentoring engineering talent, maintaining documentation standards, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery of engineered solutions.
Qualifications

• Strong integrated design engineering skills, including Design Engineering and Electrical Engineering, with experience creating cohesive, system-level solutions.
• Proven Engineering Management capabilities, including team leadership, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on expertise in Analog and related circuit design, with the ability to guide trade-offs in performance, reliability, and cost.
• Practical Mechanical Engineering skills for ruggedized enclosures, thermal management, and structural integrity in demanding environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with product development lifecycles, from requirements and prototyping through validation, production, and sustainment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements for rugged or mission-critical computing systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools, PCB design software, and configuration management systems is highly beneficial.
• Background in defense, industrial, or other high-reliability sectors is a plus.