Senior Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering

1w1 week ago

CesiumAstro

Westminster, US · Full-time · $170,000 – $230,000

About this role

CesiumAstro develops out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and space platforms. The Senior Manager of Systems Engineering leads the department in developing complex space vehicles and payload systems for space and airborne applications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals eligible for U.S. Department of State authorizations.

This role manages functional aspects including standard processes for requirements management, verification and validation plans, conceptual design, and the systems engineering lifecycle. Responsibilities include deploying resources to programs, customer interfaces, mentoring, performance evaluation, and career development. The team leads requirements definition, decomposition, CONOPS development, verification planning, and risk assessment.

Works in close collaboration with business development, conceptual design, and other functional engineering teams on architecture concepts and enabling technologies for communications systems. Serves as primary technical contact with customers and Program Management on active programs. Fosters a dynamic, cross-functional environment for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work.

Leads skilled Systems Engineers, promoting innovation, efficiency, continuous improvement, and company culture engagement. Drives accountability to meet milestones and customer expectations for quality and delivery. Supports professional growth through task assignments, feedback, training, and inclusive culture building.

Requirements

U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible for U.S. Department of State authorizations
Experience leading systems engineering teams in development of complex space vehicles and payload systems
Proficiency in requirements definition, decomposition, and management processes
Expertise in concept of operations (CONOPS) development, verification planning, and risk assessment
Ability to serve as primary technical contact with customers and Program Management
Strong collaboration skills with business development, conceptual design, and functional engineering teams
Functional management experience including mentoring, performance evaluation, and career development

Responsibilities

Lead a team of skilled Systems Engineers fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Provide employee task assignments, helping connect efforts to the bigger picture and building an inclusive work environment
Drive accountability ensuring milestones are met and customer expectations for quality and delivery
Set clear performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Partner with recruitment to ensure staffing goals are met in support of business growth
Ensure necessary training and certification programs align with business and employee development needs
Develop standard processes for requirements management, verification and validation plans, and conceptual design
Deploy resources to programs, coordinate activities, mentor staff, and manage customer interfaces