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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$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading multiple engineering teams to enhance established booking-management products. Drive operational excellence, foster team growth, and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead and develop engineering teams for established booking-management products. Drive product improvements while ensuring stability, performance, and operational excellence. Foster a collaborative env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $230K *

Lead and scale spacecraft test engineering efforts, managing teams and processes to ensure robust, repeatable testing for high-rate production. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate mission requ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $300K *

Transform mission systems architecture for advanced aircraft, ensuring alignment with USAF operational needs. Drive design decisions, translate CONOPS into requirements, and lead integration efforts f...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Shape the future of systems engineering by leading integration and testing efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring operational excellence in system development and maintenance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform customer needs into manufacturable products by leading engineering projects, ensuring quality and cost targets are met while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions on tim...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $201K *

Lead the future of advanced RF systems by managing technical roadmaps, overseeing multiple programs, and driving innovation from concept to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a product design team to enhance heavy haul trailer platforms, ensuring designs are cost-effective and manufacturable while collaborating with cross-functional teams to sup...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform capital investment initiatives by managing engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve stra...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of innovative surgical products by leading a team of engineers. Oversee design, documentation, and verification processes while fostering collaboration across departments to meet...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing broadband connectivity with your leadership in high-volume PCB electrical test, driving yield and efficiency while managing a skilled engineering team in a state-of...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative electrical solutions by designing, integrating, and validating systems for cutting-edge products, working with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high-performance results in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $227K *

Unlock your potential by developing and integrating high-fidelity missile simulations. Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to enhance performance and optimize real-time execution across comple...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $227K *

Develop and optimize high-fidelity missile simulation frameworks, integrating legacy models and ensuring accurate threat modeling. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and validat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Lead innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment, driving the full technology-development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical systems and mentor...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $275K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic Navy surface ship UAV program, leading cross-functional teams in engineering and technology. Drive innovation while ensuring mission success and timely execution of de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $175K *

Innovate your career by leading cross-functional teams in the development and production of complex command and data handling modules, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and driving succes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $175K *

Join a team that drives innovation by coordinating the design and development of advanced electrical power modules, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and program management while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading diverse engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring alignment with customer objecti...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $172K *

Manage a dynamic team of aerospace engineers and technicians, overseeing structural testing efforts to support key projects. Drive technical excellence and ensure project success through effective sch...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Drive New Product Introduction programs, transforming R&D into scalable manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and clear communication, while maintaining...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $140K *

Drive the design and implementation of advanced algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems in aerospace applications, ensuring precision during all flight phases and enhancing vehicle pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $124K *

Develop and implement advanced algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control of aerospace vehicles, ensuring optimal performance during all flight phases. Collaborate on complex simulations and enh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.