Senior Systems Engineering Manager — Rugged Platforms

Confidential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to own end-to-end system architecture for rugged computing platforms. You will lead the systems architecture and test evaluation teams, drive PDR/CDR reviews, and guide requirements, V&V planning, and trade studies.

You will hire, mentor, and develop engineers, shaping technical direction and ensuring performance and reliability targets. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years in systems engineering or technical leadership in aerospace or automotive.
• Depth in both hardware and software systems engineering.
• Experience directly managing engineers, not only leading projects.
• Fluent in Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML-based tools.
• BS in engineering or a related STEM field; MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own system architectures that integrate hardware and software across programs.
• Lead architecture reviews (PDR, CDR) and trade studies.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical risk against milestones.
• Direct the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
• Serve as primary technical interface for internal and external customers.

Skills

SysML MBSE

Architecture leadership

PDR/CDR reviews

Systems integration

Team building

Education

BS in engineering

MS preferred

Tools

SysML tools

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to own end-to-end system architecture for rugged computing platforms. You will lead the systems architecture and test evaluation teams, drive PDR/CDR reviews, and guide requirements, V&V planning, and trade studies.

You will hire, mentor, and develop engineers, shaping technical direction and ensuring performance and reliability targets. U.S. citizenship is required.