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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$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to deliver cutting-edge aerospace electrical harness solutions. Lead design, development, and compliance initiatives while fostering collaboration across mul...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $188K *

Lead the execution of complex aerospace and defense engineering projects, ensuring financial control and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to manage risks, track integration, and optimize sche...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Engage as a vital technical integrator, enhancing secure communications systems in defense environments while bridging networking, virtualization, and compliance challenges to optimize mission success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $141K *

Lead engineering teams to execute complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely delivery while collaborating across disciplines and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $236K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence. Oversee cross-functional teams, drive product development, and support business development efforts...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic project management team driving successful engineering contract execution. Lead customer relations, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure timely delivery while mitigating risks. Shap...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $160K *

Join a team that's integral to transforming military communications and battle management. Leverage your extensive systems engineering expertise to deliver resilient solutions that enhance operational...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Transform systems engineering excellence by leading a multidisciplinary team, enhancing best practices, and ensuring effective resource management throughout project lifecycles in a dynamic environmen...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Lead the integration and testing of complex systems, managing teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Drive innovation and effici...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Transform a high-performing engineering department by leading talent development, operational excellence, and technical oversight. This role requires strategic alignment and effective execution to mee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative digital designs and architectures. Oversee a design team through all phases of hardware delivery, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across discip...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team, driving project execution, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation to achieve operational excellence and safety in electrica...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $230K *

Shape strategic success by leading a diverse Product Support team, driving program management excellence and fostering cross-functional collaboration for mission-critical systems within the defense re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and integrate complex software systems using model-based approaches. Leverage your expertise in systems engineering to manage requirements and deliver innovative solutio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Unlock potential by driving the development and integration of complex software systems using model-based approaches in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical aspects of laser diode products, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to drive product success and improvements through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $276K *

Drive organizational success by leading a diverse engineering team, ensuring technical performance, and strategizing future projects to meet dynamic business needs. Collaborate across functions to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts across the lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mission-critical defense systems. Drive innovation and technical exc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team supporting on-orbit and launch operations. Collaborate on system engineering tasks, manage agile processes, and develop risk mitigation strategies while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$129K - $239K *

Unlock potential by leading technical planning and system integration efforts. Drive analyses across all system levels, ensuring effective solutions that meet customer requirements while managing cost...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $215K *

Shape the future of aircrew training by leading a dynamic engineering team, enhancing device performance, and driving innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment focused on mission readiness and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Transform engineering leadership by guiding a diverse team in avionics and flight controls. Drive technical excellence, manage budgets, and foster collaboration in an Agile environment to achieve high...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $189K *

Manage a team of engineers to design, build, and test Support Equipment for military aircraft, ensuring quality and performance standards are met while overseeing program schedules and budgets...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in the research, design, and development of innovative hardware solutions. Oversee project documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and manage engineering processes to deli...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.