Senior Systems Engineering Manager – Secure Systems

Role Overview

• Lead and manage a team of high-performing systems engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic goals
• Oversee the development and execution of advanced systems engineering projects, applying in-depth technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure successful program delivery
• Define and implement long-term (multi-year) strategies and operational plans that contribute to business growth and project success, with direct accountability for measurable outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, systems, and tools to enhance team efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction
• Solve highly complex and strategic problems that require a broad understanding of multiple disciplines, sites, geographies, products, and customers
• Establish strong communication across disciplines, teams, and leadership levels to build consensus, resolve conflicts, and ensure project alignment with organizational priorities
• Influence and implement policies, practices, and procedures while driving change management initiatives to optimize processes and deliver results
• Oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of top engineering talent, including hiring, promotions, performance management, and rewards to foster a high-performing and engaged team
• Represent the team and organization in meetings with senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful collaboration to achieve positive program outcomes
• Foster a culture of engagement, technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry advancements and best practices

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Prior experience leading a team of engineers
• Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, verification/validation, and transition to production
• Prior leadership of large-scale programs throughout the full development lifecycle, with strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, SAFe Agile) and financial tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in hardware/software integration including system architecture and troubleshooting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation