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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$91K - $137K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to enhance fault management and system autonomy in aerospace systems. Contribute to design, analysis, and testing while ensuring mission success through effective syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape system engineering initiatives by managing requirements, leading technical documentation, and enhancing system architecture through agile methodologies, ensuring successful compliance with defen...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $154K *

Deliver innovative electrical designs supporting DOD projects. Collaborate with teams and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with security standards and applicable codes. Utilize advanced soft...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing complex projects from initiation to close-out, and ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to budget and schedule constraints...

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

$78K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager II, overseeing transmission and substation projects. Leverage your expertise to drive project execution, manage schedules, and ensure client satisfaction while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $171K *

Elevate your career by defining and managing requirements for spacecraft ground systems. Drive program maturity through analysis, integration, and documentation while collaborating in a model-based sy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Empower innovation by leading the Body Main Systems team in developing cutting-edge Body in White, Frame, and Closures Systems. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Partner with us to lead the Body Main Systems team, driving innovative design and development of Body in White, Frame, and Closures Systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project success, m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $151K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality engineering projects focused on cutting-edge infrared technology. Manage cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and optimize processes to achieve project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing supplier performance, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive program success and maintain high s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Drive the effective management and analysis of requirements within a complex satellite communications program, ensuring high-quality documentation and stakeholder collaboration for successful project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing capital equipment projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and efficiency. Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality ex...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead and optimize engineering support during the construction phase of major water infrastructure projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and facilitate effective communication am...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage complex mechanical projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $195K *

Drive innovation by leading software engineering teams to deliver scalable digital solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance enterprise platforms, AI services, and cloud technologies, ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Manage and support the design, integration, and troubleshooting of IT systems and infrastructure in a secure environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal system performance and securi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer needs while coordinating cross-functional teams and resources effectively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading the transition of complex aerospace systems from prototype to production. Drive cross-functional teams to achieve manufacturing readiness and ensure compliance with go...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to architect and integrate advanced space systems, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and technical requirements throughout the program lifecycle. Drive innovatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Architect advanced space systems by leading multi-disciplinary teams through design, integration, and validation phases. Ensure alignment of stakeholder needs with system architecture while managing t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $285K *

Transform complex spacecraft systems through leadership in integration, architecture, and verification, ensuring mission success. Collaborate across disciplines to define strategic requirements and fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$121K - $181K *

Lead critical infrastructure modernization initiatives, analyzing enterprise-scale compute and storage assets for national security projects. Shape data-driven recommendations to optimize workloads an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Champion agile project execution by integrating engineering and program management. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient avionics development and alignment on technical planning, increment eve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $243K *

Champion the development of a central hardware support function, leading multiple teams to enhance the reliability and maintainability of the world's largest robotics fleet while driving strategic ini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$179K - $243K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust hardware support function, overseeing multiple teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of a vast robotics fleet while setting strategic direction and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.