Systems Engineering Manager Jobs

Discover Systems Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. These leaders guide multidisciplinary teams through the design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems across industries such as aerospace, defense, technology, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

What Does a Systems Engineering Manager Do?

Systems Engineering Managers connect technical strategy with business goals. They oversee requirements definition, architecture, system integration, verification, and validation while coordinating engineers and stakeholders across functions. Depending on the organization, they may manage budgets and schedules, assess technical risks, support customer or regulatory reviews, and ensure products meet performance, safety, and reliability expectations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex systems from concept through deployment. Valuable qualifications include systems architecture, requirements management, modeling and simulation, integration and test, risk management, and familiarity with relevant industry standards and development methodologies. Clear communication, prioritization, and cross-functional leadership are essential. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is often expected; some positions prefer advanced degrees or professional certifications.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Systems Engineering Managers work on products and infrastructure ranging from aircraft, spacecraft, and defense platforms to enterprise software, communications networks, industrial automation, and medical technology. Career paths may lead to director-level engineering roles, chief systems architect positions, or broader program and product leadership, depending on experience and organizational needs.

Find Systems Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Systems Engineering Manager openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, industry, and responsibilities, and identify roles that match your technical background and leadership goals. Compensation and requirements vary by employer, experience, and location; review each listing for details.

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$148K - $275K *

Shape the future of missile defense technology by managing a dynamic software engineering team. Oversee all phases of the software lifecycle, enhance team capabilities, and ensure high-quality softwar...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Shape the future of missile defense technology by leading a skilled software engineering team. Drive all stages of software development, ensuring quality and adherence to standards within a dynamic, m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team managing software development activities, overseeing design, coding, and testing to implement advanced missile defense technologies that ensure mission success and meet rigorous st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by partnering with us to develop and verify safety-critical systems for our commercial Seaglider program. Lead requirements management and support certification compliance while co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of weather systems by leading engineering initiatives, driving modernization efforts, and ensuring operational efficiency for critical radar infrastructure, while collaborating wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Innovate cybersecurity assessments and engineering strategies for mission-critical DoD systems, leveraging leadership to enhance team performance and execute thorough defensive and offensive operation...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $300K *

Transform the future of software engineering by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative AI integrations, and overseeing large-scale projects that enhance user experiences across diverse platforms...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of mechanical engineering by leading a talented team, fostering technical excellence, and managing workforce capacity to meet evolving business needs and customer commitments in a dyn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $145K *

Lead engineering initiatives, guiding a team to achieve project success while fostering professional development, risk management, and effective communication with stakeholders. Drive quality and proc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $145K *

Lead the charge in project execution by managing a team of engineers to ensure success within fixed cost and schedule constraints while fostering their professional development and driving continuous...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project integrity while collaborating across departments. Drive performance in a dynamic and hands-o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $194K *

Champion manufacturing excellence by managing complex projects, ensuring timely execution, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive program success from development to production while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Champion healthcare technology projects by leading planning, execution, and delivery within the VA. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and successful outcomes while managing risks and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming satellite technology! Drive innovative designs, collaborate across subsystems, and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment to revolutionize satellite structu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational integration and technical synchronization for missile defense systems. Manage executive engineering rhythms, coordinate lifecycle documentation, and facilitate cross-dir...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $155K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading mission assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative aerospace environment. Engage with cross-funct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $175K *

Join a team that's tackling complex IT governance and integration challenges. You'll provide technical expertise to ensure systems and processes align across major programs, driving mission success th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $171K *

Drive excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team in the verification and validation of complex aerospace and defense systems, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving the design, development, and maintenance of software modules while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions through the ful...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's leading strategic defense programs, ensuring compliance and effective execution of the acquisition process with a focus on stakeholder communication and innovative planning...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $265K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by leading multi-disciplinary teams in requirements development, verification, and validation, ensuring technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction throughout t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $265K *

Empower a multi-disciplinary engineering team by leading systems engineering efforts, managing requirements, and ensuring technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycl...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee electrical project management for critical industrial and advanced manufacturing projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control while collaborating with des...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$241K - $255K *

Join us in delivering enterprise-focused engineering support to enhance systems integration and compliance for critical modernization efforts, leveraging your extensive experience in systems engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $230K *

Lead the charge in mechanical engineering management, overseeing complex projects, improving processes, and developing teams while ensuring high-quality product designs to support superior mission sys...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Systems Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Systems Engineering Manager leads engineers and coordinates the technical work needed to define, design, integrate, verify, and maintain complex systems. The role often includes setting technical direction, managing requirements and risks, and aligning engineering teams with program goals.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Systems Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a degree in engineering or a related discipline, substantial systems engineering experience, and a track record of leading technical teams. Skills in system architecture, requirements management, integration and test, and cross-functional communication are frequently valued. Specific requirements vary by role.

  • Which industries hire Systems Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Common industries include aerospace, defense, technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare technology, and industrial automation. Responsibilities depend on the systems and products each employer develops.

  • What is the typical salary for a Systems Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings provide details about compensation when available.

  • How can I find Systems Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Systems Engineering Manager openings and review listings by location, industry, compensation, and role requirements to find opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.