Systems Engineering Manager 2

Jobgether; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

Educational assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and flexible work schedule

Employee assistance programs and wellness resources

Employee discounts and additional work-life benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead a team in a maritime electronic and information warfare environment. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, overseeing systems engineering processes, and ensuring technical standards are met. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Radar/EW systems and a strong background in leadership. The role offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work on high-impact programs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience with Bachelor's, 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with Radar/EW systems and systems engineering processes.
• Minimum 1 year experience in people management or IPT leadership.
• Strong technical leadership and hands-on experience in system integration, architecture, and testing.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers.
• Oversee adherence to systems engineering processes.
• Participate in program execution, including system architecture and integration.
• Develop and execute RF test plans for hardware and software systems.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis across multiple test environments.
• Support proposal development for technical and management volumes.
• Foster a culture of well-being and inclusion.

Skills

Radar/EW systems

System integration

Architecture

Testing

MATLAB

C/C++

Java

Python

DOORS

Rhapsody

Cameo

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related technical fields

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Systems Engineering Manager 2

In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and subject matter experts within a complex maritime electronic and information warfare environment. You will balance functional management with hands‑on technical leadership, supporting multiple programs while fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, and high performance. The position involves overseeing systems engineering processes, mentoring team members, and ensuring program deliverables meet rigorous technical standards. You will collaborate across cross‑functional teams to design, integrate, and test advanced systems, while contributing to proposal efforts and strategic planning. This is an opportunity to influence both technical execution and organizational growth in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers and subject matter experts, providing guidance on career development and performance
• Oversee adherence to systems engineering processes and manage staffing for program requirements
• Participate directly in program execution, including system architecture, integration, and test activities
• Develop and execute RF test plans and controlled experiments for complex hardware‑in‑loop and software‑in‑loop systems
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting across multiple test environments and facilities
• Support proposal development, including technical and management volumes, basis of estimate, and review activities
• Foster a culture of well‑being, inclusion, and engagement to maintain a high‑performing workforce

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years in STEM or related technical fields
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Radar/EW systems and systems engineering processes
• Minimum 1 year of experience in people management or IPT leadership
• Strong technical leadership and hands‑on experience in system integration, architecture, and testing
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams, external customers, and leadership
• Preferred: Advanced degree, experience with high‑power RF systems, airborne/ground EW systems, RF modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as MATLAB, C/C++, Java, Python, DOORS, Rhapsody, or Cameo

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Educational assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule (9/80)
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
• Employee discounts and additional work‑life benefits
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact programs in a mission‑driven environment

Hiring Process

When you apply, your profile goes through an AI‑powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. The process evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzes your skills, experience, and achievements, and compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills‑based, and free of bias—focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps, such as interviews or additional assessments, are handled by their internal hiring team.

Location

United States