Systems Engineering Manager

Sidus Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for system architecture, requirements development, integration, testing, and verification of complex aerospace and embedded systems. The position is approximately 80% technical leadership and hands-on engineering and 20% people and project management. Candidates may have backgrounds in satellites, embedded systems, electronics development, mission systems, aviation, defense hardware, or similar engineering fields. The role emphasizes systems thinking, cross-functional leadership, and ownership of technical execution rather than expertise in one specific domain. This position is 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The manager leads systems engineering and integration activities, guides technical execution and issue resolution, and supports development of electronics, embedded systems, mission hardware, or related technologies. The role also supervises and develops a small engineering team, coordinates schedules and resources, and communicates with internal groups and external partners. Travel is less than 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience in systems engineering, system integration, embedded systems, aerospace or defense hardware, electronics development, or similar complex engineering domains.
Experience leading technical efforts, project teams, or Integrated Product Team-like groups.
Experience with systems engineering lifecycle tools such as DOORS, CRADLE, DevOps platforms, or equivalents.
Ability to travel less than 10%.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and attest to having no dual citizenship to meet NOFORN requirements.
Must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position; reasonable accommodations may be made when requested, absent undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

Satellite system development or spaceflight hardware experience.
Embedded systems or FPGA-based design experience.
Electronics or PCB development experience.
Mission systems, avionics, or defense hardware integration experience.
Environmental and qualification testing experience.
RF, power electronics, or high-speed digital systems experience.

Responsibilities

Lead requirements development, interface definition, trade studies, architecture development, and verification planning.
Lead or contribute to Integrated Product Teams driving subsystem development, integration, and verification.
Oversee integration and testing of complex systems involving hardware, software, and mechanical components; guide issue resolution and risk management.
Support development of electronics, embedded systems, mission hardware, or similar technologies based on the candidate’s background.
Ensure quality of requirements, verification artifacts, test results, and configuration-management documentation.
Participate in research and development and advanced development as needed; may serve as Principal Investigator depending on experience.
Provide technical direction to teams and act as a decision authority in resolving engineering issues.
Interface with customers, suppliers, and mission partners to maintain alignment on technical expectations.
Support business development through technical proposals, white papers, and concept development.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a small engineering team; guide professional development and foster collaboration.
Coordinate schedules, resources, risks, and technical reporting for ongoing programs.
Promote communication across engineering, program management, manufacturing, and external partners.
Treat coworkers with respect and dignity and help maintain a collaborative culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.