Integrated Design Engineering Manager

Titus Talent Strategies; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Titus Talent Strategies seeks an accomplished engineering leader to guide a combined Electrical and Mechanical design team in the aerospace sector. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, system-level thinking, and the ability to balance strategic planning with direct prototyping and reviews.

Responsibilities span multidisciplinary mentoring, ruggedized electronics enclosures, thermal and EMI considerations, and close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Fifteen years in aerospace electronics development with progressive leadership experience.
• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred for advanced management.
• Proven track record leading integrated design teams across hardware and systems.
• Experience guiding environmental test plans and qualification activities.
• Strong collaboration with manufacturing, QA, and program stakeholders.
• Hands-on prototyping, schematics, CAD modeling, and design reviews.
• Ability to manage resources, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Electrical and Mechanical Design Engineers.
• Oversee architectural and detailed design of electronic systems.
• Provide hands-on CAD modeling, schematic reviews, and lab troubleshooting.
• Direct ruggedized computing systems for aerospace environments.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Manufacturing, QA, and external partners.
• Plan resources, schedules, and development costs across programs.
• Define environmental test plans and witness qualification testing.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace Electronics

Multidisciplinary Design

Schematic CAD

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Eng

MS in Engineering or Engineering Management (desirable)

Tools

CAD Software

Laboratory Testing

Job description

Our Partner is seeking an accomplished engineering leader with 15+ years of progressive, hands‑on experience directing integrated design teams within the aerospace sector. This role requires a technical background that bridges both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering design, allowing for the holistic development of complex multidisciplinary systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading the end‑to‑end development of ruggedized computing platforms and electronic enclosures engineered to withstand extreme vibration, thermal stress, and electromagnetic interference. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a practical problem solver who can balance strategic team management with active participation in laboratory prototyping, testing, and design reviews to deliver mission‑critical aerospace hardware.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a combined team of Electrical and Mechanical Design Engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Integrated System Design: Oversee the architectural layout and detailed design of electronic systems, ensuring seamless integration between circuit cards, power distribution, thermal management, and structural enclosures.
• Hands‑on Technical Guidance: Participate directly in design activities, schematic reviews, computer‑aided design modeling, and laboratory troubleshooting to solve complex engineering bottlenecks.
• Ruggedized Product Development: Direct the design and analysis of ruggedized computing systems optimized for shock, vibration, thermal extremes, and electromagnetic compatibility in aerospace environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical liaison between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external program stakeholders.
• Resource and Budget Management: Allocate engineering resources, define project schedules, estimate development costs, and track technical performance metrics across multiple programs.
• Design Verification and Qualification: Lead the definition of environmental test plans and witness physical qualification testing, including thermal vacuum and random vibration testing.

Education

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• A Master of Science in Engineering or Engineering Management is highly desirable.

Years of Experience

• Minimum Requirements: A minimum of fifteen years of professional, hands‑on design experience in aerospace electronics development with at least five years in a dedicated supervisory or engineering management role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our Partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.