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Systems Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering Management)

USA - Colorado Springs, COFull-time$141k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead and manage ground system engineering teams to deliver critical mission technologies to Warfighters.

Role type

First-line manager (K-Level) for ground system engineering

Builds

Ground system engineering solutions for defense missions

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Ground Systems

Required skills

Systems engineering, project management, requirements implementation, problem solving, team leadership, resource management, supplier management, process improvement, stakeholder management, operational planning

Preferred skills

SATCOM domain experience, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Earned Value Management, scheduling, cross-functional program management

Technologies

Ground systems, SATCOM

Responsibilities

Manage employees performing Systems Engineering activities; Develop and execute project and process plans, policies, procedures, and operational goals; Secure resources, manage suppliers, and drive process improvements; Build and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports; Review and approve technical approaches, products, and processes; Develop, motivate, and manage employees to meet schedule and budget goals; Direct daily work unit operations and coordinate with internal and external contacts; Supervise non-management employees in daily operations

Seniority

Manager, first-line leadership